RWD 2
RWD · Poland · first flew 1929 · light aircraft
The RWD 2 was a 1929 Polish single-engine high-wing monoplane sports plane constructed by the RWD team.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane layout
- Single nose-mounted Salmson 9Ad radial engine
- Small sport airframe of the late 1920s
Look for a small single-engine high-wing monoplane with a radial engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The RWD 2 has a length of 6.15 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.8 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 155 km/h (96 mph).
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was built in the workshops of the Warsaw University of Technology and first flew in July 1929. Its engine was a nine-cylinder Salmson 9Ad radial of 40 horsepower.
Variants
Four aircraft were built between 1929 and 1930.
Where you'll see it
It served with Polish civilian aviation from 1929 and was retired in 1935.
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