Zlin Z-26 Trener

Zlin Z-26 Trener
Land	Tsjechoslowakije
Type	Opleidingsvliegtuigen
Geproduceerd	1948–1977
Gebouwd	Onbewust

De Zlin Z-26 Trener was een tandem-seat basistrainingsvliegtuig gebouwd door het Tsjechoslowaakse bedrijf Moravan. Een laagvleugelige eendekker van grotendeels houten constructie, het werd ontwikkeld tot een reeks volledig metalen trainers. Verschillende werden ook geproduceerd in aerobatic varianten, bekend als de Akrobat.

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General Characteristics (Z-26 Original Variant)

The Zlin Z-26 Trener (“Trainer”) is the foundational aircraft of a successful family of Czechoslovakian tandem-seat trainers and single-seat aerobatic aircraft (Akrobat). Designed to replace older biplanes in the late 1940s, the Z-26 was known for its robust construction, stable handling, and excellent aerobatic capability, which led to a long service history and many international competition wins for its successors.

Property	Typical Value (Z-26)
Role	Basic Trainer / Aerobatic Aircraft
Fabrikant	Zlin / Moravan Otrokovice
First Flight	October 20, 1947
Bemanning	2 (Student and Instructor, in tandem)
Lengte	7.80 m (25 ft 7 in)
Spanwijdte	10.29 m (33 ft 9 in)
Empty Weight	570 kg (1,257 lb)
Max Takeoff Weight	820 kg (1,808 lb)

Design and Powerplant

Engine: One Walter Minor 4-III four-cylinder, air-cooled inverted in-line piston engine (Original Z-26). Later variants (Z-226, Z-326) used the more powerful Walter Minor 6-III six-cylinder engine.
Horsepower: Approximately 78 kW (105 hp) for the Z-26; 118 kW (160 hp) for the Z-226/Z-326.
Construction: Low-wing monoplane featuring mixed construction: a welded steel tube fuselage (fabric covered at the rear) and wooden wings (replaced by all-metal wings in the Z-126 variant).
Landing Gear: Fixed tailwheel undercarriage (Original Z-26 and Z-126); later variants (Z-326 and up) featured an electrically retractable undercarriage.
Purpose: The design philosophy focused on a highly maneuverable aircraft suitable for full aerobatics and instrument flying training.

Performance and Variants

Maximum Speed (Z-26): Up to 220 km/h (137 mph, 119 knots).
Maximum Speed (Z-226/Z-326): Up to 243 km/h (151 mph, 131 knots).
Service Ceiling: Approximately 5,300 m (17,400 ft).
Range: Approximately 485 km (301 miles).
Rate of Climb: Approximately 5 m/s (980 ft/min).
Key Variants (Progressive Development):
- Z-26: Original version (mixed construction, 4-cylinder engine, fixed gear).
- Z-126: Introduced an all-metal wing structure.
- Z-226: Introduced the 6-cylinder engine; produced in trainer (T) and single-seat aerobatic (A) versions.
- Z-326 Trener-Master: Introduced electrically retractable landing gear.