PZL Bielsko SZD-52
PZL Bielsko · Poland · first flew 1981 · glider
The PZL Bielsko SZD-52 is a Polish single-seat standard class sailplane produced by PZL Bielsko.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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- Cantilever high-wing monoplane glider with a T-tail
- Retractable main landing gear and a fixed tailwheel
- Integral water ballast tanks in the wings
A 15 m standard class glider with a high wing and a T-tail.
Specifications
- The PZL Bielsko SZD-52 has a length of 7 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It is a cantilever high-wing monoplane with a T-tail. The first flight was on 28 February 1981.
Variants
Versions include the SZD-52 Jantar 15, the SZD-52-1 Jantar 15SI, the SZD-52-2 Krokus, the SZD-52-3 Krokus S and the SZD-52-4 Krokus C.
Where you'll see it
Eight of the type were built by PZL Bielsko.
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