Zlín Z-22
Zlín · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1947 · light aircraft
The Zlín Z-22 was a Czechoslovak two-seat light training monoplane developed shortly after World War II, continuing the pre-war Zlín tradition of simple, robust trainers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.52 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Czech post-war single-engine two-seat light trainer
- Low-wing monoplane of Zlín family lineage
- Side-by-side seating in enclosed cockpit
Slender low-wing monoplane with spatted undercarriage, rounded wingtips, and the distinctive Zlín-family enclosed side-by-side cockpit.
Specifications
- The Zlín Z-22 has a length of 7.52 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.11 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 205 km/h (127 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Derived from the pre-war Zlín Z-XII and wartime designs, the Z-22 was produced in modest numbers in the late 1940s for flying clubs and air force ab initio training. It formed part of the lineage that led to the widely used Zlín Z-26 family.
Variants
No significant named sub-variants are documented for the Z-22 itself.
Where you'll see it
Used by Czechoslovak aero clubs and the Czechoslovak Air Force for basic training in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
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- Zlín Z-26
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- Zlín Z-XIII
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- Armstrong Whitworth A.W.52
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