Margański EM-10 Bielik

Margański & Mysłowski Zakłady Lotnicze · Poland · first flew 2003 · glider

The Margański EM-10 Bielik (Eagle) is a Polish two-seat training glider designed for aerobatic and general soaring instruction, manufactured by Margański & Mysłowski Zakłady Lotnicze. It entered service in 2003.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Mid-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × none, embedded-mounted
F — Fuselage	8.36 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Polish two-seat training glider
Mid-wing composite construction

A sleek composite two-seat tandem training glider with a mid-set straight wing of moderate aspect ratio, retractable or skid undercarriage, and a conventional tail; the aerobatic capability is reflected in the robust construction and control system.

Specifications

The Margański EM-10 Bielik has a length of 8.36 m (27 ft).
It has a wingspan of 18 m (59 ft).
Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
Typical crew: 2 (tandem).

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History

Designed to meet the requirements of the Polish Air Force for a modern two-seat training glider, the EM-10 Bielik was developed through the late 1990s and early 2000s with composite construction and aerobatic capability. It has been used for military cadet pilot training in Poland.

Variants

The EM-10 Bielik is produced in a single standard configuration for the Polish Air Force training role; there are no known major sub-variants.

Where you'll see it

Used by the Polish Air Force for glider training of cadets at training establishments in Poland; also flown by civilian aero clubs affiliated with the military flying training system.

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