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SZD-52-2 Krokus in flight

The PZL Bielsko SZD-52 is a Polish single-seat standard class sailplane produced by PZL Bielsko.^[1] It is a cantilever high-wing monoplane with a T-tail and has a retractable main landing gear and a fixed tailwheel.^[1] The wings have integral water ballast tanks.^[1]

Variants

SZD-52 Jantar 15

SZD-52-1 Jantar 15SI

SZD-52-2 Krokus

SZD-52-3 Krokus S

SZD-52-4 Krokus C

Specifications (SZD52-3)

Data from ^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 7 m (23 ft 0 in)
• Wingspan: 15 m (49 ft 3 in)
• Height: 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in)
• Wing area: 10.3 m² (111 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 21.8
• Empty weight: 248 kg (547 lb)
• Gross weight: 370 kg (816 lb) without water ballast

Performance

• Never exceed speed: 255 km/h (158 mph, 138 kn)