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liaison aircraft

PWS-5

PWS-5

The PWS-5 or PWS-5t2, was a multi-seated Polish liaison aircraft, developed in 1928 by PWS (Podlaska Wytwórnia Samolotów - "Podlasie Aircraft Factory").

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

First flight
1928-12-20

Specifications

Cruise speed
73 kt
Max speed
84 kt
Range
300 nm
Service ceiling
8,200 ft
Rate of climb
530 ft/min
Max takeoff weight
2,601 lb
Empty weight
1,735 lb
Fuel capacity
50 US gal
Powerplant
Skoda-Wright J-5 Whirlwind
Engines
1
Seats
2
Length
22.3 ft
Wingspan
29.5 ft
Height
9.5 ft
Number built
7

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.