Zlín Z 526

History

The Z-526 was originally designed by Zlin Aircraft in 1959. Its two-seat version is called the Trener-Master

The Z 526's layout was organized with pilot in the rear, and student in front. The aircraft could also be equipped with tip tanks and a constant speed propeller. The Z-526F was introduced in 1968 and was equipped with a 135 kW (180 hp) Avia M 137A engine, the export version Z-526L differed in being equipped with a 150 kW (200 hp) Lycoming AEIO-360 flat four. Single seat versions included the Z-526A, Z-526AS, and the Z-526AFS.

The Z-526 AFM was built between 1981 and 1984 and was powered by a 155 kW (210 hp) Avia M337 engine, had tip tanks and a lengthened fuselage. The aircraft was later developed into the Zlin Z-726.

More than 1,400 Z-526s were manufactured, many for military and private flying schools.

Variants

Z-526

Twin seat version

Z-526A

Single seat version

Z-526AF

Single seat version

Z-526AFS

Single seat version

Z-526AFM Condor

powered by an Avia M337 inverted six cylinder engine giving 210hp(157kW)

Aircraft On Display

Serbia

Museum of Aviation (Belgrade) in Belgrade

A Zlin Z-526M is on display. [1]

Specifications (Z-526F)

General characteristics

Crew: One or two

Length: 8.00 m (26 ft 3 in)

Wingspan: 10.60 m (34 ft 9 in)

Height: 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)

Wing area: 15.5 m² (166.3 ft²)

Empty weight: 665 kg (1,465 lb)

Max. takeoff weight: 975 kg (2,150 lb)

Performance

Maximum speed: 244 km/h (132 knots)

Cruise speed: 210 km/h (113 knots)

Range: 475 km (256 nm)

Service ceiling: 5,200 m (17,060 ft)

Rate of climb: 5.99 m/s (1,180 ft/min)