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The SZD-38 Jantar 1 (Amber) is a glider designed and produced in Poland from 1971.

Made by Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny.

SZD-38 Jantar 1 is the predecessor of the PZL Bielsko SZD-42.PZL Bielsko SZD-52.SZD-41 Jantar Standard.SZD-48 Jantar Standard 2-3.SZD-49 Jantar K.

Empty Weight Lb
650
Stall Speed Mph
40
Designer
Dipl-Ing. Adam Kurbiel
First Flight
14
Aspect Ratio
27
Crew
1
Wing Profile
Fx-67 K-170 > Fx-67 K-150
Glide Ratio
47
Span In
4
Wing Area Sqm
13
Gross Weight Lb
without ballast 919.3 lb
with ballast 1
135.4
Sink Rate Ms
@ 75km-h – 0.5
Number Built
2
Successor
PZL Bielsko SZD-42
PZL Bielsko SZD-52
SZD-41 Jantar Standard
SZD-48 Jantar Standard 2-3
SZD-49 Jantar K
Empty Weight Kg
295
Gross Weight Kg
without ballast 417 kg
with ballast 515
Stall Speed Kmh
64
Height In
3
Sink Rate Ftmin
@ 75km-h – 98.4
Manufacturer
Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny
Max Speed Mph
152
Max Speed Kmh
245
Height Ft
5
Span Ft
62
National Origin
Poland
Wing Area Sqft
144
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
19
Length Ft
23
Variants With Their Own Articles
-*SZD-41 Jantar Standard*SZD-42 Jantar 2-2b*SZD-48 Jantar Standard 2 and 3*SZD-49 Jantar K*SZD-52 Jantar 15 Krokus
Height M
2
GLimits
+5.3 - -2.65
Length In
4
Length M
7
Category
Polish sailplanes 1970-1979
SZD aircraft

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