| SZD-11 Albatros | |
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| Role | Glider aircraft |
| National origin | Poland |
| Manufacturer | SZD J. Niespał |
| Designer | Justyn Sandauer |
| First flight | 14 September 1954 |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed from | SZD-8 Jaskółka |
The SZD-11 Albatros was a single-seat glider aircraft that was designed and built in Poland at Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny - Glider Experimental Works in Bielsko-Biała in 1954. Only one prototype was completed and flown.
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Based on a fuselage of the SZD-8 Jaskółka, the SZD-11 Albatros was designed to investigate the performance of aircraft during flight in thermal lift. Main designer was Justyn Sandauer, main constructor was J. Niespał.[1] With wings of greater span, and reduced empty weight, the wing loading was reduced which markedly improved the climb performance over the 16m-span SZD-8 Jaskółka. Three more SZD-11 aircraft were planned with fixed trailing edges and no flaps, but only the prototype was completed. The SZD-11 first flew on 14 September 1954, flown by Tadeusz Góra.[1]
Data from http://www.piotrp.de/SZYBOWCE/dszd11.htm
General characteristics
Performance
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