RWD 17
Doświadczalne Warsztaty Lotnicze (RWD) · Poland · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The RWD 17 was a Polish two-seat touring and training monoplane of the late 1930s, produced by the Doświadczalne Warsztaty Lotnicze design bureau known for a series of capable light aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Polish low-wing light touring monoplane of the late 1930s
- Side-by-side two-seat enclosed cabin with good glazing
- Fixed undercarriage with wheel spats
Clean low-wing monoplane with a smooth rounded fuselage and well-glazed enclosed cabin. The wheel spats, tapered wing, and neat conventional tail are typical of late-1930s Polish light aircraft design.
Specifications
- The RWD 17 has a length of 7.7 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 195 km/h (121 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1937, the RWD 17 was designed as a successor to earlier RWD touring types, offering improved enclosed cabin comfort and performance. The outbreak of WWII in September 1939 ended production.
Variants
The RWD 17W was a seaplane version on floats; the RWD 17bis was a minor variant.
Where you'll see it
Used by Polish civil flying clubs and evaluated by the Polish Air Force for liaison and training roles before the German invasion.
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