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RWD 5

DWL · Sports plane · Interwar (1919–1938)

RWD 5 — Sports plane
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The RWD 5 was a Polish touring and sports plane of 1931, a two-seat high-wing monoplane, constructed by the RWD team. It was made famous by its transatlantic flight, being the smallest aircraft to cross the Atlantic.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Manufacturer
DWL
Operator
Poland
Primary Role
Sports plane
Service Entry
1931
Produced
1931–1937
Engine
1× 4-cylinder air-cooled in-line piston engines
Thrust / Power
105-115 hp
Length (ft)
24
Wingspan (ft)
34
Empty Weight (lb)
981
MTOW (lb)
1676
Service Ceiling (ft)
15420
Range (mi)
671
Max Speed (mph)
124