RWD 8
Doświadczalne Warsztaty Lotnicze · Poland · first flew 1933 · light aircraft
The RWD 8 was a Polish two-seat high-wing primary training monoplane produced in large numbers during the 1930s as the standard primary trainer of the Polish Air Force.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Polish high-wing primary trainer monoplane
- Tandem open cockpits
- Mass-produced as standard Polish Air Force trainer
A high-wing strut-braced monoplane with tandem open cockpits, a radial engine, and fixed undercarriage; its high-wing configuration distinguishes it from the lower-wing RWD designs.
Specifications
- The RWD 8 has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed by DWL (Doświadczalne Warsztaty Lotnicze) and first flown in 1933, the RWD 8 was selected as the standard primary trainer for the Polish Air Force and produced in significant numbers. It trained most Polish military pilots of the late 1930s and was also used by civil flying clubs.
Variants
The RWD 8 was produced in military and civil variants; the military version had different cockpit equipment.
Where you'll see it
The RWD 8 served as the primary trainer of the Polish Air Force through to September 1939; a number were evacuated to Romania and continued training Polish pilots in exile.
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