Zlín Z-XIII
Zlín · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The Zlín Z-XIII was a Czechoslovak two-seat low-wing monoplane produced from 1937, designed for sport flying, touring, and elementary training.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.22 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Pre-war Czech two-seat sport and touring monoplane
- Side-by-side low-wing monoplane with fixed spatted undercarriage
- Direct predecessor to the Zlín Z-22 lineage
Classic inter-war low-wing monoplane with spatted fixed undercarriage, enclosed side-by-side cockpit, and the rounded Zlín family planform.
Specifications
- The Zlín Z-XIII has a length of 7.22 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed at the Zlín factory in Zlín (now in the Czech Republic), the Z-XIII was a refined evolution of the Z-XII and was produced in modest numbers before the German occupation halted production in 1939.
Variants
Minor engine variants existed but no distinct named sub-variants were produced in quantity.
Where you'll see it
Used by Czechoslovak aero clubs and private owners from 1937; production ended with the German occupation of Czechoslovakia.
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