| 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 |
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]
Data from [1]
General characteristics
Performance
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