SZD-11 Albatros
| SZD-11 Albatros | |
|---|---|
| Role | Glider aircraft |
| National origin | Poland |
| Manufacturer | SZD J. Niespał |
| Designer | Justyn Sandauer |
| First flight | 14 September 1954 |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed from | SZD-8 Jaskółka |
The SZD-11 Albatros was a single-seat glider aircraft that was designed and built in Poland at Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny - Glider Experimental Works in Bielsko-Biała in 1954. Only one prototype was completed and flown.
Development
Based on a fuselage of the SZD-8 Jaskółka, the SZD-11 Albatros was designed to investigate the performance of aircraft during flight in thermal lift. The main designer was Justyn Sandauer, and the main constructor was J. Niespał.[1] With wings of greater span, and reduced empty weight, the wing loading was reduced, markedly improving the climb performance over the 16m-span SZD-8 Jaskółka. Three more SZD-11 aircraft were planned with fixed trailing edges and no flaps, but only the prototype was completed. The SZD-11 first flew on 14 September 1954, flown by Tadeusz Góra.[1]
Specifications (SZD-11 Albatros)
Data from http://www.piotrp.de/SZYBOWCE/dszd11.htm
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 7.6 m (24 ft 11 in)
- Wingspan: 18 m (59 ft in)
- Height: 1.41 m (4 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 17.7 m2 (191 ft2)
- Aspect ratio: 18.3
- Wing profile: NACA 23012A
- Empty weight: 208 kg (459 lb)
- Gross weight: 353 kg (778 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
- Stall speed: 52 km/h (32 mph)
- Maximum glide ratio: 26 @ 74 km/h (46 mph/40 kts)
- Rate of sink: 0.7 m/s (138 ft/min)
See also
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
References
- Coates, Andrew. “Jane's World Sailplanes & Motor Gliders new edition”. London, Jane's. 1980. ISBN 0-7106-0017-8
- Taylor, J. H. (ed) (1989) Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. Studio Editions: London. p. 29
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