PZL-23 Karas ('Crucian Carp') was a light bomber and*
reconnaissance aircraft, produced from 1936. PZL-23A*
was the first model, with weaker engine - there were*
made 40 PZL-23A, before switching to PZL-23B.*
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The Karas was a mainstay of Polish tactical bomber*
and reconnaisance aviation in 1939. Its main*
drawback was ineadequate speed. The Karas was not*
best suited to low-level attacks, and many fell*
victim of ground fire.*
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PZL-23A were relegated for training by 1939, but*
a number of aircraft were used in improvised units*
in a course of the campaign.*
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Max speed 304 km/h (PZL-23A).*
Armament: 3 x 7.92mm MGs (1 pilot's, 1 in upper*
and 1 in lower position)*
Up to 700 kg bombs.*
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_____________[description by PIBWL]*