Lazarov Laz-7
Lazarov · Bulgaria · first flew 1948 · light aircraft
The Lazarov Laz-7 was a Bulgarian two-seat training aircraft of the 1940s and 50s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane trainer
- Fixed tailwheel undercarriage on early aircraft
- Two seats in tandem
A small low-wing trainer with a radial engine, tandem cockpits and a tailwheel undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Lazarov Laz-7 has a length of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.6 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 212 km/h (132 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The first of three prototypes flew on 12 June 1948. It was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of mixed wood and metal construction.
Variants
About 160 Laz-7 aircraft had Czechoslovak Walter Minor engines; 150 Laz-7M (also called Zak-1) had a Soviet Shvetsov M-11FR radial. A single four-seat Laz-8 was also built.
Where you'll see it
It served the Bulgarian Air Force as a trainer and light bomber, and surplus aircraft went to flying clubs where they flew until the late 1960s.
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