LWS-3
| LWS-3 Mewa | |
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| Type: | Reconnaissance plane |
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| First flight: |
November 1937 |
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The LWS-3 Mewa (Seagull) was a single-engine Polish reconnaissance aircraft .
development
Development work began in 1935. The first prototype flew in November 1937. Due to the good performance of the type, the Polish Air Force ordered 200 copies at the end of 1938. On September 2, 1939, the first two aircraft were delivered to the Polish associations. The delivery of further machines could no longer take place due to the outbreak of war .
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| Year of construction (s) | 1939 |
| Manufacturer | Lumbar spine |
| Type | two-seat reconnaissance aircraft |
| span | 13.45 m |
| length | 9.50 m |
| height | 2.65 m |
| Wing area | 26.00 m² |
| Empty mass | 1750 kg |
| Takeoff mass | maximum 2420 kg |
| Top speed | 350 km / h |
| Cruising speed | 310 km / h |
| Range | 700 km |
| Climb performance | 10 m / s |
| Service ceiling | 8500 m |
| crew | 2 |
| Engine (s) | a radial engine Gnome-Rhône 14 M5 Mars |
| power | 537 kW (730 hp) |
| Armament | 2 × MG 7.9 mm (rigid) 1 × MG 7.9 mm (movable) |
See also
Web links
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