SOKO 522
SOKO · Yugoslavia · first flew 1955 · light aircraft
The SOKO 522 was a Yugoslav single-engine piston trainer that represented one of the first aircraft produced by the SOKO factory after its establishment in post-war Yugoslavia.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Yugoslav piston-engine primary trainer of the mid-1950s
- Single-engine low-wing monoplane with tandem seating
- One of the first aircraft produced by SOKO after its establishment
A conventional single-engine low-wing monoplane trainer with tandem seating, retractable or fixed undercarriage, and a radial or inline engine.
Specifications
- The SOKO 522 has a length of 9.2 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 351 km/h (218 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1955, the 522 was developed to provide the Yugoslav Air Force with a domestically produced primary trainer. It entered service in small numbers and helped establish SOKO as a viable aircraft manufacturer.
Variants
Only a small number of examples were built; no significant variants are documented.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Yugoslav Air Force in the 1950s and 1960s as a primary trainer.
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