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SZD-16 Gil Role Glider National origin Poland Manufacturer PZL Bielsko Designed by Zbigniew Badura First flight 20 October 1958 Number built 1 x SZD-16 Gil 1 x SZD-25 Nov 30 x SZD-25A Lis The SZD-16 Gil (Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny - Glider Experimental Works) was a single-seat glider aircraft that was designed and built in Poland from 1955.

Made by PZL.

Empty Weight Lb
399
Stall Speed Mph
32
Designer
Zbigniew Badura
Span Ft
44
Max Speed Mph
124
Aspect Ratio
13
Wing Profile
NACA 43012A
Glide Ratio
20
Span In
4
Wing Area Sqm
14
Gross Weight Lb
551
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
1
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
181
Gross Weight Kg
250
Min Sink Speed Mph
37
Height In
10
Stall Speed Kts
28
Sink Rate Ftmin
177
Manufacturer
PZL
Max Speed Kts
108
First Flight
20
Max Speed Kmh
200
Height Ft
4
Origin
Poland
Min Sink Speed Kts
32
National Origin
Poland
Wing Area Sqft
151
Met Or Eng
met
Min Sink Speed Km/h
60
Span M
14
Length Ft
22
Height M
1
Stall Speed Kmh
52
Length In
4
Length M
7
Category
Polish sailplanes 1950-1959
SZD aircraft

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