PZL Swidnik SM-2

Light Utility Helicopter

PZL-Swidnik SM-2, SP-SAP, c/n 202016 © Karsten Palt
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The PZL SM-2 is a light single-engine five-seat utility helicopter produced by the Polish manufacturer WSK PZL-Swidnik.
The SM-2 is a five-seat development of the PZL Swidnik SM-1, a license produced Mil Mi-1, with enlarged cabin.
Crew1
Passengers4
Propulsion1 Radial Engine
Engine ModelPZL LiT-3
Engine Power423 kW567 hp
max. Cruise Speed130 km/h70 kts
  81 mph
max. Speed (vne)170 km/h92 kts
  106 mph
Service Ceiling3.500 m11.483 ft
Rate of climb144 m/min472 ft/min
Range309 km167 NM
192 mi.
Empty Weight1.930 kg4.256 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight2.570 kg5.666 lbs
Rotor Blades (main/tail)3 / 3
Main Rotor Diameter14,35 m47 ft 1 in
Tail Rotor Diameter2,50 m8 ft 2 in
Rotor Disc Area161,7 m²1741 ft²
Length (Fuselage)12,08 m39 ft 8 in
Length17,05 m55 ft 11 in
Height3,30 m10 ft 10 in
First Flight18.11.1959
Production Statusout of production
Total Production86
Developed fromPZL Swidnik SM-1 (Mil Mi-1)
Data for (Version)PZL Swidnik SM-2
VariantsSM-2D

[Photo-ID: 11666] © Karsten Palt 2015-08-22
PZL Swidnik SM-2, , SP-SAP, c/n 202016,© Karsten Palt, 2015PZL Swidnik
SM-2
Reg.: SP-SAP
c/n: 202016
 
Polish Aviation Museum [Krakow]