PZL-112 Junior
EADS PZL Warszawa-Okecie · Poland · first flew 2000 · light aircraft
The PZL-112 Junior is a small, inexpensive two-seat piston trainer developed for Polish aero clubs, offering basic ab-initio flying at low operating cost.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Compact low-cost two-seat primary trainer
- Fixed tricycle gear and tapered low wing
- Bubble canopy over side-by-side seats
Look for a very compact low-wing monoplane with fixed tricycle gear and a bubble canopy over two side-by-side seats. Its small size and plain lines distinguish it from more powerful aerobatic trainers.
Specifications
- The PZL-112 Junior has a length of 6.65 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.8 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (student and instructor).
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History
Designed with the Warsaw University of Technology, the Junior first flew in 2000 as a simple Lycoming-powered club trainer. It was aimed at replacing ageing club fleets with a cheap, modern airframe.
Variants
The Junior remained a single-model design without significant sub-variants, built only in very small numbers. Its development coincided with a difficult period for the Polish light-aircraft industry.
Where you'll see it
The type saw essentially no export or military use and never reached the UK, where the elementary-training market is served by aircraft such as the Grob Tutor. Its role was strictly Polish civil club flying.
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