What is a PZL MD-12?
What is a PZL MD-12?
The MD-12 was a Polish four-engined short-range passenger and civil utility aircraft of the 1960s, which remained in a prototype stage. The PZL brand is conventional, since it did not enter production, and was referred to under its project designation only.
Where was the PZL WP-1 built?
PZL was the largest Polish pre-war aircraft manufacturer. In 1934, the main factory in Warsaw was named PZL WP-1 (Wytwórnia Płatowców 1 – Airframe Works 1) in the Okęcie district of Warsaw. A new division PZL WP-2 was built in Mielec in 1938-1939, but production was only just starting there at the outbreak of World War II.
What is the MD-12P (SP-PBD)?
The prototype MD-12P (SP-PBD) was evaluated by the LOT Polish Airlines in August–September 1961, on Warsaw- Rzeszów route, carrying over 1700 passengers. It was also used in 1961 and 1962 on Warsaw- Poznań route, taking trips to Poznań International Fair.
When was the first MD-12P made?
The first prototype flew first on 21 July 1959 (registration SP-PAL ), the second prototype, designated MD-12P ( SP-PBD ), and fitted with complete passenger cab, on 7 January 1961. There was another airframe built for static trials in 1959.
