The PZL Bielsko SZD-52 is a Polish single-seat standard class sailplane produced by PZL Bielsko.[1] It is a cantilever high-wing monoplane with a T-tail and has a retractable main landing gear and a fixed tailwheel.[1] The wings have integral water ballast tanks.[1]
| SZD-52 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Standard-class sailplane |
| National origin | Poland |
| Manufacturer | PZL Bielsko |
| Designer | Adam Kurbiel |
| First flight | 28 February 1981 |
| Number built | 8 |
| External image | |
|---|---|
 SZD-52-2 Krokus in flight |
Variants
edit- SZD-52 Jantar 15
- SZD-52-1 Jantar 15SI
- SZD-52-2 Krokus
- SZD-52-3 Krokus S
- SZD-52-4 Krokus C
Specifications (SZD52-3)
editData from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 7 m (23 ft 0 in)
- Wingspan: 15 m (49 ft 3 in)
- Height: 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 10.3 m2 (111 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 21.8
- Empty weight: 248 kg (547 lb)
- Gross weight: 370 kg (816 lb) without water ballast
Performance
- Never exceed speed: 255 km/h (158 mph, 138 kn)
See also
editRelated lists
References
editNotes
edit- ^ a b c d "Type Certificate Data Sheet A-441 SZD-52 Krokus" (PDF). European Aviation Safety Agency. 14 February 2007.