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SZD-13 Wampir Role Glider aircraft National origin Poland Manufacturer SZD Designed by Irena Kaniewska First flight not flown Number built 1 Developed from SZD-6X Nietoperz The SZD-13 Wampir (Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny - Glider Experimental Works) was a single-seat tail-less glider designed and built in Poland from 1955.

The SZD-13 Wampir was a development of the SZD-6X Nietoperz, using a NACA laminar flow aerofoil. Main designer was Irena Kaniewska.1

Made by Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny.

It is the successor of the SZD-6X Nietoperz .

Wing Area Sqm
16
Designer
Irena Kaniewska
Predecessor
SZD-6X Nietoperz
Span Ft
49
First Flight
not flown
Aspect Ratio
14
Wing Profile
NACA laminar flow
Developed From
SZD-6X Nietoperz
Glide Ratio
29
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
1
Crew
1
Min Sink Speed Mph
40
Span M
15
Stall Speed Kts
31
Sink Rate Ftmin
126
Manufacturer
Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny
Max Speed Kts
113
Max Speed Mph
130
Max Speed Kmh
210
Span In
3
Origin
Poland
Min Sink Speed Kts
34
National Origin
Poland
Wing Area Sqft
172
Met Or Eng
met
Min Sink Speed Km/h
64
Length Ft
11
Stall Speed Kmh
57.0
Length In
11
Length M
4
Category
Polish experimental aircraft 1950-1959
Polish sailplanes 1950-1959
SZD aircraft
Tailless aircraft

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