PZL.38 Wilk
| PZL P.38 "Wilk" | |
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| Type: | Multipurpose fighter |
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1938 |
| Number of pieces: |
2 |
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The PZL P.38 "Wilk" ( German Wolf ) was supposed to be a universally deployable combat aircraft from the Polish manufacturer PZL .
history
The P.38 “Wilk” aircraft was designed in the mid-1930s and had its maiden flight in 1938 . It followed the air war doctrine of France and Great Britain , which also developed universal combat aircraft ( Amiot 143 , Potez 63 , Breguet 693 ). Based on the experiences from the colonial wars of France and Great Britain, this universal type of aircraft should be able to cover its own bombers and intercept enemy bombers as a fighter aircraft with greater range , but also be used as a reconnaissance aircraft , dive bomber and deep attack aircraft . However, it should be shown that this class of aircraft could not actually perform any of the intended tasks effectively. In the course of the war, these aircraft only proved themselves as night fighters, in whose role the similarly designed and otherwise unsuccessful Bf 110 came to fruition. The biggest problem of the P.38 "Wilk", which was no longer used in World War II , was the far too weak available engines, which prevented series production until the German troops marched in.
construction
The P.38 "Wilk" was a very modern and aerodynamically successful metal construction with two engines under the wings. A double tail unit was provided for better clearance to the rear . The tail landing gear could be retracted into the engine nacelle.
- P.38 / I "Wilk"
- One example with PZL Foka II engines with 462 kW (628 PS).
- P.38 / II "Wilk"
- One example with Ranger SGV-770B engines with 388 kW (528 hp).
Technical data P.38 / I "Wilk"
| Parameter | Data |
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| crew | 2 |
| length | 8.35 m |
| span | 11.05 m |
| height | 2.50 m |
| Empty mass | 1715 kg |
| Takeoff mass | 2770 kg |
| Top speed | 465 km / h |
| Summit height | 10,000 m |
| Range | 1250 km |
| Engines | 2 × PZL Foka II with 462 kW (628 PS) each |
Literature sources
- Fliegerrevue 11/76, page 462
- Fliegerrevue, list of types 1970–2000 on CD
