Zlín Z-XII
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| Z-XII | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sports aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Zlin |
| Number built | 252-259 |
The Zlin Z-XII was a Czech twin-seat sports aircraft and the first major design success by the Zlinská Letecká Akciová Spolecnost (Zlin) aircraft manufacturing company after its founding in Otrokovice after the takeover by the Bata Group.
The low-wing all-wooden aircraft was designed by Jaroslav Lonek. Two prototypes, with different engines, were presented in April 1935. These were subjected to an extensive test program.
The Z-XII, equipped with the Persy II engine emerged as the winner from the tests. The Z-212 was an improved version, equipped with a Walter Mikron engine. The aircraft could also come with an open cockpit or with a cockpit hood. It was a very popular aircraft and it was exported to many countries.
The production of the Z-212 run under German supervision after the occupation of Czechoslovakia. The German Luftwaffe operated Z-XIIs and Z-212s until 1943, and about 20 Z-XIIs went to Slovakia. One Z-212 was captured by the Americans at the end of WW2. It was later used for sightseeing flights. Another Z-XII survived the war, being disassembled into parts in Otrokovice. It was later rebuilt and flew with the ID ZJD-OK.
A total of 201 Z-XII and 58 (other sources mention 51) Z-212 were built.
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[edit] Versions
- Z-XII
- Equipped with the Persy II engine
- Z-212
- Equipped with a Walter Mikron engine
[edit] Operators
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[edit] Specifications (Z-XII)
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 7.80 m ()
- Wingspan: 10.00 m ()
- Height: ()
- Wing area: 12 m² ()
- Empty weight: 290 kg ()
- Loaded weight: 520 kg ()
- Powerplant: 1× Persy II, 33 kW (45 PS)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 155 km/h
- Cruise speed: 135 km/h
- Range: 300 km ()
- Service ceiling 3,800 m ()
- Rate of climb: 3 min to 270 m ()
[edit] See also
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