SZD-20X Wampir II
Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny · Poland · first flew 1959 · glider
The SZD-20X Wampir II was a Polish experimental single-seat glider developed by Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny (SZD) in the late 1950s as an aerodynamic research sailplane. It represented an evolution of the earlier Wampir design.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Unpowered sailplane — no engine
- Polish experimental high-performance glider of the late 1950s
- Straight mid-wing monoplane with clean glassfibre or wooden construction
A mid-wing single-seat sailplane with a clean fuselage and straight wing. Distinguished from the standard Wampir by its experimental modifications. The 15 m wingspan is typical of club-class gliders of the era.
Specifications
- The SZD-20X Wampir II has a length of 6.2 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
SZD, the Polish glider manufacturing and development establishment, produced the Wampir II as a research variant of the SZD-20 Wampir series. First flown in 1959, it was used to explore aerodynamic refinements for Polish glider development. Production was limited and the type served primarily as a technical testbed.
Variants
The SZD-20X designation indicates an experimental variant of the SZD-20 Wampir; the standard SZD-20 Wampir was the production glider.
Where you'll see it
Operated within Poland for research purposes; not exported.
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