Margański EM-11 Orka

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

The Margański EM-11 Orka (Orca) is a Polish single-seat aerobatic competition glider manufactured by Margański & Mysłowski Zakłady Lotnicze, designed for advanced aerobatic training and competition in the unlimited class.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × none, embedded-mounted
F — Fuselage	6.85 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Unpowered sailplane — no engine
Polish single-seat aerobatic glider
Low-wing composite design for competition aerobatics

A compact single-seat low-wing aerobatic glider with a short wingspan for agility, composite construction, and the clean lines typical of purpose-built aerobatic sailplanes; smaller and more angular than touring gliders.

Specifications

The Margański EM-11 Orka has a length of 6.85 m (22 ft).
It has a wingspan of 9 m (30 ft).
Its maximum speed is 280 km/h (174 mph).
Typical crew: 1.

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History

Developed alongside the EM-10 Bielik, the EM-11 Orka first flew in 2003 and was designed from the outset for demanding aerobatic competition. It represents the manufacturer's expertise in composite construction applied to the aerobatic glider speciality.

Variants

The EM-11 Orka is produced in a single configuration targeted at the aerobatic competition market; minor equipment variations exist between examples.

Where you'll see it

Used by Polish competition pilots and military aerobatic teams; operated within the Polish aerobatic glider competition community and has represented Poland at international glider aerobatics events.

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