Pazmany PL-4
Pazmany Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1972 · light aircraft
The Pazmany PL-4 is an American single-seat homebuilt low-wing monoplane designed by Ladislao Pazmany for construction by amateur builders, emphasising simple all-metal construction and low cost.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.04 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-seat amateur-built low-wing monoplane homebuilt design
- All-metal construction with a fixed tricycle undercarriage
- Designed by Ladislao Pazmany as a simple, low-cost homebuilder's aircraft
A very small, simple low-wing all-metal monoplane with a fixed tricycle undercarriage, enclosed single cockpit, and a small four-cylinder flat engine — noticeably compact even by light aircraft standards.
Specifications
- The Pazmany PL-4 has a length of 5.04 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.13 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Following the success of the two-seat PL-2, Pazmany designed the single-seat PL-4 in the early 1970s as an even more accessible homebuilder's project. Plans were sold widely, and the design was also adopted by the Indonesian Air Force Technical Academy for student construction projects. Hundreds of sets of plans were sold worldwide.
Variants
The PL-4A is a refined version; the basic design was also built in Indonesia by military trainees as part of their engineering education.
Where you'll see it
Used by private homebuilders globally; Indonesian Air Force Technical Academy students built examples as training exercises.
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