Zlin Z-526

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name = Zlin Z-526
type = Sports plane
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manufacturer = Zlin Aircraft

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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.

eptember 2007 mid-air collision

Two Z-526AFSs and one Z-526F from the Żelazny aerobatics team were performing at the Radom Air Show in Poland on 1 September 2007, when two of them collided in mid-air, killing both pilots. [ [http://news.monstersandcritics.com/europe/news/article_1350616.php/Two_pilots_die_in_mid-air_crash_at_Polish_air_show Two pilots die in mid-air crash at Polish air show] ]

Variants

;Z-526: Twin seat version;Z-526A: Single seat version;Z-526AF: Single seat version;Z-526AFS: Single seat version

pecifications (Z-526F)

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length main= 8.00 m
length alt=26 ft 3 in
span main=10.60 m
span alt=34 ft 9 in
height main=2.06 m
height alt=6 ft 9 in
area main= 15.5 m²
area alt= 166.3 ft²
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empty weight main= 665 kg
empty weight alt= 1,465 lb
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max takeoff weight main= 975 kg
max takeoff weight alt= 2,150 lb
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engine (prop)=Avia M 137 A
type of prop=inverted inline engine
number of props=1
power main= 135 kW
power alt= 180 hp
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max speed main= 244 km/h
max speed alt= 132 knots
cruise speed main= 210 km/h
cruise speed alt= 113 knots
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range main= 475 km
range alt= 256 nm
ceiling main= 5,200 m
ceiling alt= 17,060 ft
climb rate main= 5.99 m/s
climb rate alt= 1,180 ft/min
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References

External links

* [http://www.moravan.cz/ Moravan Aeroplanes, Inc., The Czech Republic - manufacturer]

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