WSK Swidnik SM-2

WSK Swidnik SM-2

The first SM-2 helicopter made its initial flight on November 18, 1959. SM-2 was designed as an improved version of SM-1 with the cabin enlarged for 5 persons. Between 1960 and 1962, 85 helicopters were built in the ambulance and liaison versions for Polish and Czechoslovakian users.
The helicopter was manufactured in 1961 in ambulance version as fifth serial SM-2 and second for Polish Air Force.

Museum Example

Manufacturer: WSK Swidnik (Poland)
Manufacture Date: 9 Mar 1961
Serial #: S2 01005
Last Registration #: 1005

History

Mar 1961, To 36th Specjal Air Squadron, Warszawa Okecie.
Jun 1962, To 23th Trainig Flight, Deblin.
Jul 1962, To WSK Swidnik.
Aug 1962, To Aeronautical Institute, Warszawa.
Jan 1965, To WSK Swidnik.
Apr 1965, To 47th Liaison-Ambulance Squadron, Modlin.
Aug 1968, To LZR No.1 Maintenance Unit, Lodz.
Feb 1969, To 56th Helicopter Squadron, Inowroclaw.
Sep 1969, To LZR No.1 Maintenance Unit, Lodz.
Feb 1974, To 56th Helicopter Squadron, Inowroclaw.
15 Jul 1978, Flew to Museum.

Technical data

Diameter of main rotor: 14.34 m
Length of fuselage: 12.08 m
Height: 3.30 m
Empty Weight: 1,890 kg
Operational Weight: 2,493kg
Maximum Speed: 170 kph
Range: 310 km
Crew: one pilot + 4 passengers
Powerplant: Lit-3 (licensed AI-26V), 575 hp 7 cylinder radial engine