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'''PZL.53 Jastrząb II''' ('' |
'''PZL.53 Jastrząb II''' (''Hawk II'') was a project of [[Poland|Polish]] pre-war [[fighter aircraft]] developed from [[PZL.50 Jastrząb]] and designed by [[Wsiewołod Jakimiuk]] of the [[Państwowe Zakłady Lotnicze|PZL]] works. A single-seat low-wing monoplane was to serve as a multi-purpose fighter and escort and reinforcement for PZL.50 Jastrząb in the [[Polish Air Force]]. |
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Initial design was prepared in 1939 and was based on [[PZL.50 Jastrząb]] but aircraft had greater bomb load (300 kg compared to 100 kg in PZL.50) and two additional 20 mm guns. Aircraft was designed for much stronger 1200-1300 hp engine chosen from [[Bristol Hercules|PZL Bristol Herkules III]], [[PZL Waran]], [[Pratt-Whitney]] or [[Gnome et Rhône|Gnome-Rhône 14R4]] engines.<ref>Glass (2008), p.131</ref> |
Initial design was prepared in 1939 and was based on [[PZL.50 Jastrząb]] but aircraft had greater bomb load (300 kg compared to 100 kg in PZL.50) and two additional 20 mm guns. Aircraft was designed for much stronger 1200-1300 hp engine chosen from [[Bristol Hercules|PZL Bristol Herkules III]], [[PZL Waran]], [[Pratt-Whitney]] or [[Gnome et Rhône|Gnome-Rhône 14R4]] engines.<ref>Glass (2008), p.131</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 07:50, 9 August 2023
| PZL.53 Jastrząb II | |
|---|---|
| Role | Fighter aircraft |
| National origin | Poland |
| Manufacturer | Państwowe Zakłady Lotnicze |
| Status | Project |
| Primary user | Polish Air Force (planned) |
| Developed from | PZL.50 Jastrząb |
PZL.53 Jastrząb II (Hawk II) was a project of Polish pre-war fighter aircraft developed from PZL.50 Jastrząb and designed by Wsiewołod Jakimiuk of the PZL works. A single-seat low-wing monoplane was to serve as a multi-purpose fighter and escort and reinforcement for PZL.50 Jastrząb in the Polish Air Force.
Initial design was prepared in 1939 and was based on PZL.50 Jastrząb but aircraft had greater bomb load (300 kg compared to 100 kg in PZL.50) and two additional 20 mm guns. Aircraft was designed for much stronger 1200-1300 hp engine chosen from PZL Bristol Herkules III, PZL Waran, Pratt-Whitney or Gnome-Rhône 14R4 engines.[1]
Versions[edit]
- PZL.53A
- First production variant powered by a 890–970 kW (1,200–1,300 hp) engine.
- PZL.53B
- Development of the PZL.50B powered by Gnome-Rhône 14R-4 engine.
Operators (planned)[edit]
Specifications (PZL.53)[edit]
Data from [2]
General characteristics
- Powerplant: 1 × PZL Bristol Hercules III 9-cyl. air-cooled radial piston engine, 970 kW (1,300 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 560 km/h (350 mph, 300 kn)
Armament
- Guns: 2 x 20 mm (0.787 in) Nkm wz.38 FKD cannon, 4 x 7.92 mm (0.312 in) PWU wz. 36 machine guns
- Bombs: 1 x 300 kg (660 lb)
See also[edit]
Related development
References[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to PZL aircraft.
Notes[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- Glass, Andrzej. Polskie Konstrukcje Lotnicze Vol.3 (In Polish). Sandomierz, Poland: Wydawnictwo Stratus, 2008.