08-2018 PWS-17M2

The PWS-17M2 was a prototype Polish high-wing fighter from the interwar period. The machine was designed at the turn of the 1920s and 1930s, but never entered production. The drive was to be provided by a single Bristol Mercury IV engine with 575 HP. The on-board armament was to consist of five machine guns. The machine could also carry a load of bombs weighing up to 150 kilograms. PWS-17M2 was developed at the Podlasie Aircraft Factory, and its creators were Eng. Zbysław Ciołkosz and Antoni Uszacki. From the beginning, it was assumed that the PWS-17M2 would be a night and escort fighter, hence strong shooting weapons and a two-man crew. The aircraft had a mixed structure with a fixed landing gear in the classic layout. It was also assumed that the plane would be maneuverable, highly maneuverable - at that time - and that it would be able to be operated from field airports. However, due to the lack of interest in Polish aviation, the PWS-17M2 was never put into production or line service.