SZD-54 Perkoz
Allstar PZL Glider · Poland · first flew 1991 · glider
The SZD-54 Perkoz is a Polish two-seat glassfibre glider for training, aerobatics, cross-country and cloud flying.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Large rudder horn and a conventional tailplane set far back on the fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Mid-set glassfibre wing with exchangeable tips for 17.5 or 20 metre span
- Tandem seats under a one-piece canopy that opens sideways to the right
- Large rudder horn and a conventional tailplane set far back on the fuselage
A tandem two-seater with a mid-set wing, winglets on the training and cross-country versions, and a large rudder horn.
Specifications
- The SZD-54 Perkoz has a length of 8.44 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 20 m (66 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed by Adam Meus as a replacement for the SZD-50-3 Puchacz, the prototype first flew on 8 May 1991 at Jelenia Gora. Development stalled in the 1990s and resumed after Allstar PZL Glider took over the rights in 2002.
Variants
The wing can be fitted with simple tips for 17.5 metre aerobatic flying, winglets at 17.5 metres for training, or a 20 metre extension with winglets for cross-country flying.
Where you'll see it
With the 17.5 metre wing it is certified for unlimited aerobatics. It has fixed monowheel gear and a design life of 15,000 flight hours.
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