SZD-59 Acro
Allstar PZL Glider · Poland · first flew 1991 · glider
The SZD-59 Acro is a Polish single-seat aerobatic glider designed specifically for unlimited competition aerobatics, capable of sustaining the high positive and negative g-loads required for advanced manoeuvres. It was produced by Allstar PZL Glider.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.88 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Unpowered sailplane — no engine
- Polish single-seat aerobatic glider with stressed-skin airframe
- Mid-wing layout optimised for unlimited aerobatics
Mid-wing sailplane with a relatively short span for a glider, a long fuselage, and a conventional tail; the sturdy undercarriage and reinforced canopy frame distinguish it from standard touring gliders.
Specifications
- The SZD-59 Acro has a length of 6.88 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 265 km/h (165 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
First flown in 1991, the SZD-59 Acro was developed to meet international competition aerobatic standards and participated in glider aerobatic world championships. Its stressed-skin construction represents a significant advance over earlier fabric-covered aerobatic sailplanes.
Variants
The SZD-59 was produced in a single main configuration; no significantly different production variants are known.
Where you'll see it
Used by glider aerobatic pilots in Poland and other European countries for competition and display flying; not used militarily.
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