WSK Mielec TS-11 "Iskra" 200 Art

This prototype aircraft is the "Iskra" jet trainer version built for reconnaissance and observation duties in direct support of ground forces. In the rear cockpit a map table and observation equipment were installed. Three AFA-39 cameras were installed in fuselage and engine covers. Designed as a replacement for the SB Lim-2A artillery reconnaissance. Only five reconnaissance aircraft as "Iskra" bis C had been produced (on March 1972) and on March 1983 rebuilt to standard trainer version.

Museum Example

Manufacturer: WSK Mielec (Poland)
Manufacture Date: 12 Mar 1971
Serial #: 2H-05-30
Last Registration #: 0530

History

Serial "Iskra" bis B - rebuilt to prototype of reconnaissance version.
Testing in 45th Experimental Flight, Modlin.
?, substitution of SO-1 engine for SO-3.
?, To Aeronautical Institute in Warsaw (last fly 3 May 1985).
On July 28, 1988 it was transferred to Museum.

Technical data

Wingspan: 10.06 m
Length: 11.25 m
Height: 3.50 m
Empty Weight: 2,480 kg
Operational Weight: 3,243-3,840 kg
Maximum Speed: 720 kph
Cruising Speed: 600 kph
Service Ceiling: 11,000 m
Range: 1200 km
Crew: pilot, reconnaissance specialist
Powerplant: SO-3 of 1,100 kg thrust
Armament (fixed): one NS-23 23 mm cannon, one (to 1983 - three) AFA-39 camera 
Armament (disposable): 400 kg of bombs, rocket launchers, guns containers in four points under the wings

Left AFA-39 camera bubble cover replaced by flat shield

(c) Copyright Leszek Chmielewski 1997-2007