PZL WSK Świdnik PZL-Sokół. 2019

Kraków 2019-05-12

249a Section 16.11.1979 year. PZL WSK Świdnik  PZL W-3 „Sokół”

PZL W-3 Sokół, military versions.

PZL-Sokół W-3RL nb 0520. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman
PZL-Sokół W-3RL nb 0520. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman

PZL-Sokół W-3PL nb 0818. 2007 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman
PZL-Sokół W-3PL nb 0818. 2007 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman

In the Polish Army, PZL-Sokół helicopters are used in the following versions: W-3WA (W-3P) VIP for the transport of important people, W-3RL land rescue, W-3RM sea rescue, W-3PL "Głuszec" as an attack helicopter, armed, W-3WA as a transport helicopter.

The first PZL-Sokół helicopters were received by the Navy in 1989. In Poland, helicopters are systematically modernized. PZL-Sokół helicopters are still manufactured in Świdnik as military and civilian helicopters, with equipment depending on the ordering party.

Written by Karol Placha Hetman