RWD RWD-8

A single engine, high wing, two seat primary trainer. First flying in 1933, approximately 550 were built.

It was also built under licence in Eastonia and Yugoslavia.

Originally powered by a Czech 110 hp Walter Junior 4-1, two delivered to Aviron Ltd, Israel (VQ-PAG and VQ-APK) were fitted with the more powerful 130 hp DH Gipsy Major.

RWD-8
Engine: 110 hp Walter Junior 4-1
Wingspan: 36 ft
Length: 26 ft 3 in
Height: 7 ft 6 in
Empty weight: 616 lb
Loaded weight: 1659 lb
Max speed: 105 mph
Cruise: 97 mph
Endurance: 3 hr

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