LWD Junak

LWD Junak-2

The Junak (Cadet) was developed as a primary trainer to replace the Polikarpov Po-2 in service with the Polish Air Force. A tandem two-seater, the fuselage was a fabric covered welded steel tube fuselage and wing centre section, and wooden outer wing sections.

The prototype Junak first flew on 22 February 1948.

Junak 1, Trainer, Poland, 1949

Junak 2, Training aircraft, Poland, 1948

Junak  3 Training aircraft, Poland, 1952

Junak
Engine: M-11G, 125 hp
Wingspan: 32 ft 9.5 in / 10 m
Wing area: 188.4 sq.ft / 17.55 sq.m
Length: 24 ft 7.5 in / 7.5 m
Height: 6 ft 8.5 in / 2.09 m
Empty weight: 1315 lb / 605 kg
Loaded weight: 2030 lb / 920 kg
Max speed: 143 mph / 230 kph
Cruise: 118 mph
Landing speed: 50 mph / 80 kph
ROC: 690 fpm / 3.5 m/sec
Service ceiling: 13,780 ft / 4200 m
Seats: 2

Junak 1
Junak 2
Junak 3

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