Zlín Z-XII
Zlín · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Zlín Z-XII was a Czechoslovak two-seat light monoplane produced in large numbers during the 1930s and 1940s, widely used for touring, training, and sport flying. Its simple wooden structure and economical operation made it popular across central Europe.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.13 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Czech high-wing two-seat touring monoplane
- Light wooden construction with fabric covering
- Distinctive large greenhouse canopy over tandem seats
A braced high-wing monoplane with a large, greenhouse-style side-by-side or tandem canopy, fixed spatted undercarriage, and slender tapered wings.
Specifications
- The Zlín Z-XII has a length of 7.13 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.1 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
First flown in 1934, the Z-XII became one of the most successful prewar Czech aircraft, with several hundred built. It was exported to numerous countries and remained in use through World War Two under Axis occupation.
Variants
The basic Z-XII spawned the Z-XIII and subsequent Zlín trainers; engine variants fitted different four-cylinder engines depending on availability.
Where you'll see it
Used by Czechoslovak aero clubs and flying schools before the war, then by Luftwaffe training units during the occupation; survivors continued in club use postwar.
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