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Fotogalerija Zlin XII, The Zlín Z-XII was a Czechoslovak twin-seat sports aircraft and the first major design success by the Zlínská Letecká Akciová Společnost (Zlín) aircraft manufacturing company after its founding in Otrokovice after the takeover by the Bata Group.

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The Zlin XII was a Czechoslovakian low-wing, two-seat sports aircraft that was designed by Jaroslav Lonek and produced by Zlínská Letecká Akciová Společnost (Zlín) in the mid-1930s. It was the first major design success of the company, which was founded in Otrokovice after being taken over by the Bata Group. The Zlin XII featured an all-wooden construction and could be equipped with different engines, such as the Zlin Persy II or the Walter Mikron. The aircraft was popular for flight training, sport, tourism and business purposes, and was exported to many countries. It was also used by the German Luftwaffe and the Slovak Air Force during World War II. A total of 201 Zlin XIIs were built, along with 58 improved versions called Zlin Z-212. The Zlin XII was praised for its simple design, low weight, reasonable price and good performance.