Allstar SZD-59
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The SZD-59 Acro is a single-seat glass composite glider for aerobatics and cross-country flying by PZL Allstar of Bielsko-Biala Poland. The SZD-59 can be flown with a 13.2m span or a 15.0m span. Attaching or detaching the wing-tips takes only a few minutes. With 15m wing-tips it is a competitive Club Class glider while it is a competitive aerobatic glider in the 13.2m configuration.

Made by PZL-Bielsko.

It is the successor of the SZD-48 Jantar Standard 2-3 .

Empty Weight Lb
585
595
Stall Speed Mph
46
51
Designer
Jan Knapik
Predecessor
SZD-48 Jantar Standard 2-3
Span Ft
43
49
Max Speed Mph
165
177
Aspect Ratio
18
21
Developed From
SZD-48 Jantar Standard 2-3
Glide Ratio
36
40
Span In
3
4
Wing Area Sqm
10
11
Gross Weight Lb
1190
838
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
2
23
Crew
One
Empty Weight Kg
265
270
Gross Weight Kg
380
540
Stall Speed Kmh
74
82
Height In
11
Sink Rate Ftmin
138
152
Manufacturer
PZL-Bielsko
First Flight
9
Max Speed Kmh
265
285
Height Ft
4
Origin
Poland
National Origin
Poland
Wing Area Sqft
105
115
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
13
15
Length Ft
22
Height M
2
GLimits
+5.3 - -2.65
+7.00 - -5.00
Length In
6
Length M
7
Category
PZL aircraft
Polish sailplanes 1990-1999
Polish sport aircraft 1990-1999

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