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SZD-27 Kormoran
Role Glider
National origin Poland
Designer Eng. Józef Niespał
First flight 2 January 1965
Number built 2

The SZD-27 Kormoran (Cormorant) (Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny - Glider experimental department) was a two-seat glider designed in Poland from 1961.

Development

The SZD-27 Kormoran was designed to cater for the large demand from Polish aeroclubs for two-seat training machines, for basic training, advanced training and aerobatics. The SZD-27 was the first and only glider designed by SZD to be built entirely of metal, with light alloy skins, formers, ribs, frames etc., with steel high strength detail parts. The undercarriage comprises a semi-recessed mainwheel with skids under the nose and at the tail. Only two were built which both survive, one in the Kraków museum store-house and one restored to airworthiness in the 1990s by a private owner. The SZD-27 Kormoran resembles a cross between a LET L-13 Blaník and an SZD-24 Foka.

Specifications (SZD-27 Kormoran)

Data from http://www.piotrp.de/SZYBOWCE/pszd27.htm

General characteristics

Performance

  • g limits: +8 / -4
  • Maximum glide ratio: 28.1:1 @ 93km/h (58mph)

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

References

  • Taylor, J. H. (ed) (1989) Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. Studio Editions: London. p. 29