SZD-17X Jaskółka L
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The SZD-17X Jaskółka L was a single-seat high-performance competition glider designed and built in Poland at Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny (Glider Experimental Works) in Bielsko-Biała in 1955.

Made by Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny.

It is the successor of the SZD-14x Jaskółka M .

Empty Weight Lb
750
Stall Speed Mph
40
Predecessor
SZD-14x Jaskółka M
Span Ft
52
Max Speed Mph
155
Aspect Ratio
19
Introduced
1956
Wing Profile
NACA 652512a
Developed From
SZD-14x Jaskółka M
Glide Ratio
31
Span In
6
Wing Area Sqm
14
Gross Weight Lb
with ballast 1201.5
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
4
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
340
Gross Weight Kg
with ballast 545
Min Sink Speed Mph
58
Height In
1
Stall Speed Kts
35
Sink Rate Ftmin
169
Manufacturer
Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny
Max Speed Kts
135
First Flight
9
Max Speed Kmh
250
Height Ft
4
Origin
Poland
Min Sink Speed Kts
50
National Origin
Poland
Wing Area Sqft
146
Met Or Eng
met
Min Sink Speed Km/h
93
Span M
16
Length Ft
21
Height M
1
Similar Aircraft
*Schempp-Hirth Standard Austria* EoN Olympia 419
Stall Speed Kmh
65
Length In
3
Length M
7
Category
Polish sailplanes 1950-1959
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