Top speed 244 km/h Length 8 m Manufacturer Zlin Aviation | Wingspan 11 m First flight 1959 | |
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The Zlin Z-526 Akrobat is a Czech sports plane used in aerobatics.
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History
The Z-526 was originally designed by Zlin Aircraft in 1959. Its two-seat version is called the Trener-Master
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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.
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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
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Aircraft On Display
A Zlin Z-526M is on display. [1]
Specifications (Z-526F)
General characteristics
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Performance