Zlín Z-24 Krajánek
Zlín · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1945 · light aircraft
The Zlín Z-24 Krajánek was a Czechoslovak two-seat light touring and training aircraft produced immediately after World War II. It continued the Zlín tradition of clean, economical low-wing monoplanes.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Small single-engine low-wing monoplane
- Side-by-side seating for two
- Fixed tailwheel undercarriage
A neat, small low-wing monoplane with an enclosed side-by-side cabin, round engine cowling, and fixed undercarriage typical of 1940s Czech light aircraft design.
Specifications
- The Zlín Z-24 Krajánek has a length of 7 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.8 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 170 km/h (106 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Designed and built by Zlín (ZLIN AERO) in 1945, the Z-24 was intended as a basic trainer and club aircraft for postwar civilian aviation revival in Czechoslovakia. It was a simple, robust design suited to flying club use.
Variants
The Z-24 was produced in a single basic variant; it was related to the prewar Zlín Z-XII family of light aircraft.
Where you'll see it
The Krajánek served with Czechoslovak aero clubs in the immediate postwar period; it was not exported significantly and was soon superseded by newer Zlín designs.
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