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PZL Kania
The PZL Kania (Polish Kitty Hawk) is a follow-up to the Mi-2 helicopter featuring lot of changes, redesigned hull, new engines (Rolls-Royce Allison 250-C20B turboshaft engines each rated at 426hp (313 kW)), new composite rotors blades, new, western avionics. Work on the version was started in 1969. The first prototype was flown on 3 June 1979. Test conducted during early 1980s led to certification according to FAR-29. Produced in Poland, in the PZL Świdnik factory.
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Technical Data
Powerplants
Two 315kW (720shp) RR Allison 250C20B turboshafts driving a three blade main and two blade tail rotor.
Performance
Max cruising speed 215km/h (116kt), economical cruising speed 190km/h (102kt). Initial rate of climb 1722ft/min. Service ceiling 13,120ft. Hovering ceiling out of ground effect 4510ft. Range with max fuel and reserves 435km (234nm), with auxiliary fuel and reserves 800km (432nm). Endurance with auxiliary fuel 4hr.
Weights
Basic empty 2000kg (4410lb), max takeoff 3550kg (7826lb).
Dimensions
Main rotor diameter 14.50m (47ft 7in), length overall 17.48m (57ft 4in), fuselage length 12.03m (39ft 6in), height (no tail rotor) 2.70m (8ft 10in). Main rotor disc area 166.4m2 (1791.1sq ft).
Capacity
Pilot and eight passengers in passenger configuration, pilot and five passengers in corporate configuration. Two stretchers, one seated patient and two medical attendants in ambulance configuration. Ag version capacity 1000kg (2205lb) of chemicals.
Specifications
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Designation sequence:
PZL SM-1 - PZL SM-2 - PZL Mi-2 - PZL Kania - PZL W-3 Sokół - PZL SW-4 Puszczyk
