Unknown producer, CSS-13

Description

Producer (type): WSK Wytwórnia Sprzętu Komunikacyjnego Warszawa, Poland

Propeller No.: 1858

Production Date: ????

Pitch: ???

Diameter: 2400 mm - measured

Engine: 115/125 HP, M-11D

Country of Origin: Poland

Used on: CSS-13,

Photo 1. The Hub. Photo: M. Peikert.

Photo 2. CSS-13 and Junak 3 props. Photo: M.Peikert.

Photo 3. The Tip. Photo: M. Peikert.

About the propeller. The propeller was produced by one of the Polish aviation factory, (Glider Workshops of Jezow?). Right now the prop is a part of Memorial Exhibition in Jeżow Sudecki (2015).

Construction. The propeller lamination consists of 7, ash(?) plies. The outboard length of leading edge of approx. 800 diameter mm had brass sheathing. Propeller was originally painted.

Aircraft and Engine. The propeller was most likely used for one of Polish built CSS-13, working with M-11D engine, rated to 125/115 HP.

References:

Courtasy Advert. Jeżów 2009.