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The PZL W-3 Sokół (English: "Falcon") is a medium-size, twin-engine, multipurpose helicopter developed and manufactured by Polish helicopter company PZL-Świdnik, now owned by Leonardo. It was the first helicopter entirely designed and produced in Poland.

During 1973, work commenced upon what would become the W-3 Sokół at PZL Świdnik; design work was performed by an in-house team led by aeronautical engineer Stanisław Kamiński. A major influence on the design was the perceived demands from both military and civilian aviation across the Soviet Union, which was envisioned to serve as the major operator of the type. On 16 November 1979, the Sokół conducted its maiden flight. Following an intensive test programme, type certification for the helicopter was received from aviation authorities in Poland, Russia, the United States and Germany.

Czech Air Force PZL W-3A search and rescue helicopter

Polish Air Force PZL W-3A search and rescue helicopter

The PZL W-3 Sokół is a medium-size, twin-engine, multipurpose rotorcraft. The helicopter employs a relatively conventional design and construction. It is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney Rzeszów-built PZL-10B turboshaft engines; the original powerplant, the PZL-10W, was based on the earlier PZL-10S – a licensed derivative of the Russian-designed Glushenkov TVD-10B turboprop engines which had powered the Polish-built Antonov An-28. Composites are used in the construction of the three-bladed tail and four-bladed main rotors.

The Sokół has been offered in a number of diverse variants and is capable of performing a typical range of helicopter missions, including passenger transport, VIP, cargo, EMS, medevac, firefighting and search and rescue. When used in maritime environments, the rotorcraft is typically outfitted with floats, a transponder, a global positioning system navigation system, night-vision equipment, and a Lucas winch.

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PZL W-3 Sokół (English:"Falcon")

General Info

Crew: 2
Capacity: 12 passengers or four stretcher cases and one attendant / 2,100 kg (4,630 lb) payload
Length: 14.21 m (46 ft 7 in) fuselage
Height: 5.14 m (16 ft 10 in)
Empty weight: 3,850 kg (8,488 lb)

Powerplant

Max takeoff weight: 6,400 kg (14,110 lb) Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Rzeszów PZL-10B turboshaft engines, (900 hp) each Main rotor diameter: 15.7 m Main rotor area: 193.6 m² (2,084 sq ft) NACA 23012M

Performance

Cruise speed: 238 km/h (148 mph,
Never exceed speed: 260 km/h
Range: 745 km (463 mi, 402 nmi)
Ferry range: 1,224 km 661 nmi)
Service ceiling: 4,910 m (16,110 ft)
Rate of climb: 9.3 m/s (1,830 ft/min)

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The PZL W-3 Sokół is a medium-size, twin-engine, multipurpose rotorcraft. The helicopter employs a relatively conventional design and construction. It is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney Rzeszów-built PZL-10B turboshaft engines; the original powerplant,

PZL W-3 Sokół (English:"Falcon")

The Polish military has been a key customer for the Sokol. During the mid-1990s, a 15-year modernisation plan called for the procurement of 90 transport-orientated Sokols.

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Since January 2012, a force of five W-3 Sokol helicopters, along with six Mil Mi-8, have been furnished with a VIP configuration and stationed at Poland's 1st Air Transport Base following a major reshuffle of assets.

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PZL W-3 Sokół ("Falcon")

PZL W-3 Sokół ("Falcon")

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PZL W-3 Sokół (English:"Falcon")

The PZL W-3 Sokół (English: "Falcon") is a medium-size, twin-engine, multipurpose helicopter developed and manufactured by Polish helicopter company PZL-Świdnik, now owned by Leonardo. It was the first helicopter entirely designed and produced in Poland.

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PZL W-3 Sokół (English:"Falcon")