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Z-50

Seats
1 1
Power
260 hp194 kW
Cruise
130 kt240 km/h
Built
80 80
Zlin Z-50
Zlin Z-50
Zlin Z-50
Zlin Z-50
Zlin Z-50
Zlin Z-50
Zlin Z-50
Zlin Z-50
Zlin Z-50
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About the Z-50

The Zlin Z-50 is a Czechoslovak single-seat aerobatic sports airplane of all-metal construction. Featuring a low-wing layout and a fixed tailwheel undercarriage, it is tailored for precision aerobatics and competition flying.

The aircraft was developed by a design team using computer optimization and first took to the air in July 1975. It replaced older series by incorporating full-span ailerons instead of landing flaps and relying on a horizontally opposed flat-six engine. Throughout its competition career, the type achieved notable success at the World Aerobatic Championships, with subsequent variants introducing more powerful engines and modified wings for enhanced maneuverability.

This page covers the Zlin Z 50, Z 50 L, Z 50 LA, Z 50 LS, Z 50 LX, Z 50 M: the same aircraft under other designations.

Z-50 running costs

$281 an hour
A year
LowTypicalHigh
Fuel$8,909$11,480$13,440
Oil$208$260$338
Engine overhaul reserve$3,333$3,958$5,192
Propeller overhaul reserve$917$1,083$1,250
Annual inspection and maintenance$3,000$4,000$5,000
Hangar$3,000$6,300$9,600
Insurance$804$1,066$1,328
Total$20,171$28,147$36,148
Per hour$202$281$361

Engine

Model
Lycoming AEIO-540-D4B5
Power
260 hp
Overhaul
2,000 h / 12 yr
Fuel burn
11.8 – 15.0 gal/h
Fuel price
$8.20 /US gal

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