Author: Karol
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Sikorsky-Mielec Black Hawk S-70i. 2010.
The Black Hawk helicopter is one of the most recognizable helicopters in the world. The Black Hawk S-70i helicopter is currently manufactured in Mielec, in the former PZL plant. The Black Hawk multi-role helicopter is in service with the U.S. Army and 28 other nations around the world as a rugged, reliable utility helicopter.
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PZL Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk SP-SIA. 2020.
The PZL Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk SP-SIA helicopter is one of the best-looking helicopters in the world. The black and gold painting perfectly matches the shape of the helicopter. The helicopter was built in 2017 and is operated by a private person. The SP-SIA helicopter in 2017 was presented at numerous picnics and airshows in Poland…
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PZL Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk. 2019.
The SW-4 cabin in the basic variant is adapted to carry 5 people (pilot + 4 passengers). There are two seats in the front and three in the back. All of them are adapted to absorb energy in the event of an emergency landing and have seat belts. It is equipped with a heating and…
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PZL Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk. 2018.
After the takeover of PZL Świdnik by AgustaWestland in 2010, work began on the construction of an unmanned version of the SW-4. The demonstrator was presented for the first time at MSPO 2012 and MSPO 2013 in Kielce. The unmanned variant has been designated SW-4 RUAS/OPH and is equipped with a remote control system, thanks…
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PZL Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk. 1996.
Design work on the light helicopter, which was eventually designated PZL SW-4, started at the beginning of the 1980s. The goal was to create a smaller helicopter than the PZL Mi-2, and above all, more economical. It is not true that the PZL SW-4 was to replace the PZL Mi-2 helicopter. However, it is true…
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Iliuszyn Ił-76. 2023.
The Iliushin Il-76 aircraft is a Soviet transport aircraft that was developed at the end of the 1960s. The aircraft received four turbojet engines and it was the first construction of this type in the Moscow State. The machine replaced Antonov An-12, Antonov An-10 and partly Antonov An-22 aircraft. All previous transport aircraft were powered…
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Eurocopter Tiger. 2023.
Eurocopter Tiger is an attack helicopter designed to operate directly on the battlefield. The helicopter prototype made its first flight on April 27, 1991. The helicopter is manufactured by Airbus Helicopters, formerly Eurocopter. Airbus Helicopters was formed from the merger of the respective helicopter divisions of Aérospatiale and DASA. The factory designation of the helicopter…
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Suchoj Su-24. 2006.
From the very beginning of work on the Su-24, it was envisaged to build its reconnaissance variant and such a task was set as early as August 1965, with the start of work on the T-58 M. Work on this version could start only after the final formation of the Su-24 aircraft . In October…
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Suchoj Su-24. 2005.
A wing with variable geometry, with a triangular fixed center wing. The leaf with the profile SR14S-5.376 in the fixed part and from SR14S-9.226 to SR16M-10 at the end. The moving parts are attached to the center wing spar by means of ball joints. Along the entire span of the leading edge of the movable…
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Suchoj Su-24. 1970.
The first analyzes of the use of wings with variable geometry were carried out in OKB Sukhoi around 1960. At that time, the office was designing an airplane that would become a rhombus when the wings were folded. However, this work did not go beyond the preliminary stage. As soon as the first information about…