Zlín Z 526

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The Zlin Z-526 Akrobat is a Czech sports plane used in aerobatics.

History

The Z-526 was originally designed by Zlin Aircraft in 1959. Its two seat version is called the Trener-Master

The Z 526's layout was organized with pilot in the rear, and student in front. The aircraft could also be equipped with tip tanks and a constant speed propeller. The Z-526F was introduced in 1968 and was equipped with a 135 kW (180 hp) Avia M 137A engine, the export version Z-526L differed in being equipped with a 150 kW (200 hp) Lycoming AEIO-360 flat four. Single seat versions included the Z-526A, Z-526AS, and the Z-526AFS.

The Z-526 AFM was built between 1981 and 1984 and was powered by a 155 kW (210 hp) Avia M337 engine, had tip tanks and a lengthened fuselage. The aircraft was later developed into the Zlin Z-726.

More than 1,400 Z-526s were manufactured, many for military and private flying schools.

Variants

Z-526
Twin seat version
Z-526A
Single seat version
Z-526AF
Single seat version
Z-526AFS
Single seat version
Z-526AFM Condor
powered by an Avia M337 inverted six cylinder engine giving 210hp(157kW)

Aircraft On Display

Serbia

A Zlin Z-526M is on display.

Specifications (Z-526F)

General characteristics

  • Crew: One or two
  • Length: 8.00 m (26 ft 3 in)
  • Wingspan: 10.60 m (34 ft 9 in)
  • Height: 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 15.5 m² (166.3 ft²)
  • Empty weight: 665 kg (1,465 lb)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 975 kg (2,150 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 244 km/h (132 knots)
  • Cruise speed: 210 km/h (113 knots)
  • Range: 475 km (256 nm)
  • Service ceiling: 5,200 m (17,060 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 5.99 m/s (1,180 ft/min)

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