Zlín 22

The Zlin 22 Junak was a 1940s two-seat cabin monoplane, developed from the Zlin 381 (a licence-built Bücker Bü 181).

22 Junak
Role Two-seat cabin monoplane
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Zlin
First flight 10 April 1947
Number built 200
Developed from Zlin 381

Development

Although based on the Zlin 381, the Junak had side-by-side seating for two. It was a low-wing cantilever monoplane with a conventional tailwheel landing gear. It was powered by a nose-mounted 75 hp (56 kW) Praga D engine, although the prototype had a 57 hp (43 kW) Persy III engine. A three-seat variant, the Zlin 22M, was developed and two prototypes of a three/four-seat tourer variant, the Zlin 122, were built.

Variants
Zlin Z 22
Prototype with a 57 hp (43 kW) Persy III engine.[1]
Zlin Z 22D
Production two-seat variant with a 75 hp (56 kW) Praga D engine.[2]
Zlin Z 22M
Three-seat variant with a 105 hp (78 kW)) Walter Minor 4-III engine.[2]
Zlin Z 122
Three/four seat development with a 105hp (78kW) Zlin Toma 4 engine, two prototypes only.[3]

Operators

The 50 pcs Zlín Z-22 was exported into Romania and other 25 pcs to other WE states.[4]

 Czechoslovakia

Specifications (22D)

Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1953–54[5]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 1 passenger
  • Length: 7.25 m (23 ft 9 in)
  • Wingspan: 10.60 m (34 ft 9 in)
  • Height: 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
  • Wing area: 14.65 m2 (157.7 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 370 kg (816 lb)
  • Gross weight: 650 kg (1,433 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 72 L (19 US gal; 16 imp gal) normal, provision for additional 65 L (17 US gal; 14 imp gal) tank
  • Powerplant: 1 × Praga D air-cooled flat-four engine, 56 kW (75 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 160 km/h (99 mph, 86 kn)
  • Range: 1,200 km (750 mi, 650 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 3,800 m (12,500 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 2.3 m/s (460 ft/min)

References
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Notes
  1. Partington 2016, p. 57
  2. Partington 2016, p. 58
  3. Partington 2016, pp. 58–59
  4. "Vhu Praha".
  5. Bridgman 1953, p. 120
Bibliography
  • Bridgman, Leonard (1953). Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1953–54. London: Jane's All The World's Aircraft Publishing Company.
  • Partington, Dave (March 2016). "Head-On View No. 59: The Zlin 22 Junak". Air Britain Archive. pp. 57–60. ISSN 0262-4923.
  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
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