PZL Swidnik SM-2
Light Utility Helicopter
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.
Crew | 1 | |
Passengers | 4 |
Propulsion | 1 Radial Engine | |
Engine Model | PZL LiT-3 | |
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 | |
Main Rotor Diameter | 14,35 m | 47 ft 1 in |
Tail Rotor Diameter | 2,50 m | 8 ft 2 in |
Rotor Disc Area | 161,7 m² | 1741 ft² |
Length (Fuselage) | 12,08 m | 39 ft 8 in |
Length | 17,05 m | 55 ft 11 in |
Height | 3,30 m | 10 ft 10 in |
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 |
[Photo-ID: 11666] © Karsten Palt 2015-08-22 | |
![]() | PZL Swidnik SM-2 Reg.: SP-SAP c/n: 202016 |
Polish Aviation Museum [Krakow] |