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The SZD-40x Halny is a two-seat glider designed and built in Poland in 1971.

The SZD-40x Halny is a two-seat glider designed and built in Poland in 1971.1

Made by PZL Bielsko.

It is the successor of the SZD-19 Zefir .

Empty Weight Lb
904
Stall Speed Mph
45
Designer
W. Okarmusa
M. Mikuszewskiego and J. Mandy
Predecessor
SZD-19 Zefir
Span Ft
65
Max Speed Mph
149
Aspect Ratio
25
Wing Profile
-*Wing - NN-11M*Tailplane - NACA 64 1 012*Fin - NACA 643 - 018 - NACA 652 - 015
Developed From
SZD-19 Zefir
SZD-38 Jantar 1
Glide Ratio
43
Span In
7
Wing Area Sqm
16
Gross Weight Lb
1345
Capacity
1
Sink Rate Ms
@ 85 km-h 0.59
Number Built
1
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
410
Gross Weight Kg
610
Stall Speed Kmh
73
Height In
8
Sink Rate Ftmin
116
Manufacturer
PZL Bielsko
First Flight
23
Max Speed Kmh
240
Height Ft
5
Origin
Poland
National Origin
Poland
Wing Area Sqft
173
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
20
Length Ft
28
Height M
2
Similar Aircraft
* SB 10 Schiroko* A-21 Calif
GLimits
+5 - -2.5
Length In
8
Length M
9
Category
Polish sailplanes 1970-1979
Sailplanes

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