Zlín · Z26

Zlín Z-26 Trener specs, size & range

The Zlín Z-26 Trener (ICAO code Z26) is a landplane with one piston engine in the light wake-turbulence category. It is 8.0 m long, a 9.9 m wingspan, a maximum take-off weight of 1,000 kg and a range of 444 km.

Landplane with one piston engine Wake category: Light Piston & light aircraft

Z-26 Trener specifications

Length: 7.98 m (26.2 ft)
Wingspan: 9.88 m (32.4 ft)
Height: 2.06 m (6.8 ft)
Wing area: 14.9 m² (160 sq ft)
Max take-off weight: 1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
Cruise speed: 117 kn (217 km/h)
Maximum speed: 127 kn (235 km/h)
Range: 240 nm (444 km)
Service ceiling: 14,800 ft (4,511 m)

The Zlín Z-26 Trener is a landplane with one piston engine built by Zlín. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code Z26. It belongs to the light wake-turbulence category.

Z-26 Trener size and dimensions

The Z-26 Trener is 7.98 m (26.2 ft) long, has a wingspan of 9.88 m and stands 2.06 m tall. That makes it the #14 longest of 26 piston & light aircraft in our database — longer than 46% of them. With 14.9 m² of wing, the wing loading at maximum weight is about 67 kg/m².

Z-26 Trener weight and fuel

The maximum take-off weight is 1,000 kg (2,205 lb). Among piston & light aircraft it ranks #11 of 16 by weight.

Z-26 Trener speed and range

It cruises at about 217 km/h (117 knots), faster than 52% of piston & light aircraft. Its range of 444 km (240 nm) suits short regional hops — about 2.1 hours at cruise speed. Its ceiling is 14,800 ft (4,511 m).