Zlín Z-726
Zlín · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1973 · light aircraft
The Zlín Z-726 is a single-engine piston trainer and aerobatic aircraft developed in Czechoslovakia as the latest refinement of the venerable Zlín Z-26 family, which traces back to the 1940s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.06 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine low-wing Czech trainer/tourer
- Tandem two-seat cockpit with bubble canopy
- Part of the long Zlín Z-26/126/226/526/726 family
Characteristic Zlín low-wing tandem two-seater with a relatively slender fuselage, bubble canopy, and the tapered wing profile consistent across the Z-26 family.
Specifications
- The Zlín Z-726 has a length of 8.06 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.6 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 245 km/h (152 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Zlín Z-26 family underwent continuous development from the post-war Z-26 Trener through the Z-126, Z-226, Z-526 and finally the Z-726, with each generation introducing refinements in structure, engine, and equipment. The Z-726 was produced in the 1970s and 1980s.
Variants
The Z-726 Universal is the principal variant; earlier family members include the Z-526 Trener Master. The family as a whole was exported across the Eastern Bloc and beyond.
Where you'll see it
Used by numerous flying schools and aerobatic pilots across Eastern Europe; exported to France, Switzerland, and other Western nations as a competition aerobatic mount.
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