Zlín · Z50
Zlín Z-50 specs, size & range
The Zlín Z-50 (ICAO code Z50) is a landplane with one piston engine in the light wake-turbulence category. It is 6.6 m long, a 8.6 m wingspan and a maximum take-off weight of 800 kg.
Z-50 specifications
- Max landing weight
- 800 kg (1,764 lb)
- Service ceiling
- 20,000 ft (6,096 m)
The Zlín Z-50 is a landplane with one piston engine built by Zlín. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code Z50. It belongs to the light wake-turbulence category.
Z-50 size and dimensions
The Z-50 is 6.62 m (21.7 ft) long, has a wingspan of 8.58 m and stands 1.99 m tall. That makes it the #22 longest of 26 piston & light aircraft in our database — longer than 12% of them. With 12.5 m² of wing, the wing loading at maximum weight is about 64 kg/m².
Z-50 weight and fuel
The maximum take-off weight is 800 kg (1,764 lb) and it may land at up to 800 kg — 100% of take-off weight. Among piston & light aircraft it ranks #13 of 16 by weight. The tanks hold 160 litres (42 US gallons), about 0.1 tonnes of jet fuel.
Z-50 speed and range
It cruises at about 241 km/h (130 knots), faster than 59% of piston & light aircraft. Its ceiling is 20,000 ft (6,096 m).
Aircraft similar to the Z-50
Comparable piston & light aircraft include Cessna 421 Golden Eagle, Cessna Airmaster, Yakovlev Yak-18 and Grumman F8F Bearcat.
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