PZL Swidnik SM-2
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SM-2
Light Utility Helicopter
The PZL Swidnik SM-2 is a light single-engine five-seat utility helicopter built by the Polish manufacturer WSK PZL Swidnik.
| Crew | 1 | |
| Passengers | 4 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Radial Engine | |
| Engine Model | PZL (Iwtschenko / Ivchenko) LiT-3 (AI-26W) | |
| Engine Power | 423 kW | 567 hp |
| max. Cruise Speed | 130 km/h | 70 kts 81 mph |
| max. Speed (vne) | 170 km/h | 92 kts 106 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 3.500 m | 11.483 ft |
| Rate of climb | 144 m/min | 472 ft/min |
| Range | 309 km | 167 NM 192 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 1.930 kg | 4.256 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 2.570 kg | 5.666 lbs |
| Rotor Blades (main/tail) | 3 / 3 | 3 / 3 |
| Main Rotor Diameter | 14,35 m | 47,1 ft |
| Tail Rotor Diameter | 2,50 m | 8,2 ft |
| Rotor Disc Area | 161,7 m² | 1741 ft² |
| Length (Fuselage) | 12,08 m | 39,6 ft |
| Length | 17,05 m | 55,9 ft |
| Height | 3,30 m | 10,8 ft |
| First Flight | 18.11.1959 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | 86 | |
| Developed from | PZL Swidnik SM-1 (Mil Mi-1) | |
| Data for (Version) | PZL Swidnik SM-2 | |
| Variants | SM-2D | |
Remarks
The SM-2 is a five-seat development of the PZL Swidnik SM-1, a license built Mil Mi-1, with enlarged cabin.
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