PZL Bielsko SZD-55
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The PZL Bielsko SZD-55 is a Standard Class sailplane produced by PZL Bielsko since 1988. It was built in direct competition with the Schempp-Hirth Discus. The SZD-55 is still in production with approximately 20 registered in the United States. The SZD-55 is built of fiberglass and has an elliptical wing. It has top surface Schempp-Hirth type spoilers. It is a glider with pleasant handling that is easy to assemble due to automatic controls hookup.

Die PZL Bielsko SZD-55-1 Promyk (deutsch: Sonnenstrahl) ist ein einsitziges Hochleistungs-Segelflugzeug. Der Segelflug-Index beträgt 108. ~ Die Schempp-Hirth SHK ist ein Segelflugzeug in Holzbauweise.1
Le PZL Bielsko SZD-55 est un planeur standard produit par PZL Bielsko, entreprise polonaise, depuis 1988. Il a été construit en directe compétition avec le Schempp-Hirth Discus. Le SZD-55 est toujours en production avec approximativement 20 produits aux États-Unis.2

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The PZL Bielsko SZD-55 is a Standard Class sailplane produced by PZL Bielsko since 1988. It was built in direct competition with the Schempp-Hirth Discus.3
Empty Weight Lb
473
Wing Area Sqm
10
Designer
mgr inż. Tadeusz Łabuć
Aspect Ratio
23
Introduced
1988
Status
Developed From
SZD 48M Bravo
Glide Ratio
ca. 44.1
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
1100
Capacity
195
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
~110
Crew
One
Empty Weight Kg
ca. 215
Gross Weight Kg
500
Height In
3
Sink Rate Ftmin
106
Manufacturer
Max Speed Mph
Max Speed Kmh
255
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
49
National Origin
Poland
Wing Area Sqft
103
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
15
Length Ft
21
Height M
1
Length In
Length M
6
Category

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