Tarczyński and Stępniewki TS-1/34 Promyk
ZASPL · Poland · first flew 1937 · glider
The Tarczyński and Stępniewki TS-1/34 Promyk was a Polish short-span, high-performance sailplane from the mid-1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.35 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Short-span high-performance sailplane
- High-wing layout
- Fitted with flaps
It was the first Polish sailplane equipped with flaps and had a span of 11.8 m.
Specifications
- The Tarczyński and Stępniewki TS-1/34 Promyk has a length of 6.35 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.8 m (39 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in the spring of 1937. Its construction was delayed by a financial crisis.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
Its development was terminated by the Second World War.
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