Zlín Z-XII

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name=Z-XII


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type=Sports aircraft
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variants with their own articles=The Zlin Z-XII was a Czechoslovak 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 World War II. 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.

Versions

;Z-XII: Equipped with the Persy II engine;Z-212: Equipped with a Walter Mikron engine

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pecifications (Z-XII)

aircraft specifications

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crew=2
length main=7.80 m
length alt=25.59 ft
span main=10.00 m
span alt=33 ft
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area main=12 m²
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empty weight main=290 kg
empty weight alt=639 lbs
loaded weight main=520 kg
loaded weight alt=1,146.40 lbs
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number of props=1
type of prop=Persy II
power main=33 kW
power alt=45 PS

max speed main=155 km/h
max speed alt=96 mph
cruise speed main=135 km/h
cruise speed alt=84 mph
range main=300 km
range alt=186 mi
ceiling main=3,800 m
ceiling alt=12,467 ft
climb rate main=3 min to 270 m
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