RWD 15
Doświadczalne Warsztaty Lotnicze · Poland · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The RWD 15 was a Polish pre-war light transport and touring aircraft designed for private and commercial operators.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Pre-war Polish low-wing touring aircraft
- Clean cantilever monoplane for private and commercial use
- Retractable undercarriage on a 1930s light aircraft
A clean low-wing monoplane with a retractable undercarriage, typical of the advanced DWL design philosophy; slightly larger than the better-known RWD 13.
Specifications
- The RWD 15 has a length of 9 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.4 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 290 km/h (180 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 + 3 passengers.
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History
Built by the Doświadczalne Warsztaty Lotnicze workshops in Warsaw, the RWD 15 first flew in 1937 as part of a family of modern low-wing monoplanes that placed Poland at the forefront of light aviation design. The outbreak of WWII ended its production.
Variants
A limited production run was completed before the war; no major sub-variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
Operated briefly by Polish private and commercial operators before WWII halted production and use.
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