ZlÃn 22
Zlín Z -22 Junák ( Scout ) is the name one Czechoslovakian trainer aircraft. It was the first self-construction of the Czechoslovak aircraft industry, which was built after the Second World War series and flew partly until 1970.
History
It was designed by Karel Tomas, which the design of the Zlín 381 oriented, in turn, on the German Bücker Bu 181 based, which had been built during the war in Zlín operating branch Otrokovice as Zlín 181. In contrast to the original pattern you placed the two pilot seats not behind, but side by side. Structurally was the Z- 22 is a cantilever low-wing monoplane of semi-monocoque construction wood. The leading edges of the wings were slightly swept back. The chassis was rigid and had a tail wheel. The cockpit was positioned relatively high, and provided an excellent all-round visibility.
The first flight of the prototype with a Percy III engine (43 kW/57 PS ) was carried out in 1946, the series copies were given a Praga D engine and the designation Z- 22D. After many inquiries and orders were issued only by the domestic flying clubs, and later also by foreign buyers, production was relocated to the Kunovicer LET factory, where a second series was built by 170 aircraft. Export deliveries were made, among other things to Romania and Belgium. A total of about 200 to 1950 Junáks were built.
In addition to the normal version still existed the three-seater Z -22M with a Walter Minor 4- III engine (78 kW/105 hp ) and only as a prototype (two pieces) built four-seater Z -122 with a Toma -4 drive ( 78 kW/105 hp). A version with retractable landing gear (Z -222 ) was not realized.
Military use
- Czechoslovak Air Force