Zlin Z 242L Light trainer aircraft

FYROM military aerial means

Manufacturer: Moravan Otrokovice
Country: Czechoslovakia
First flight: 1990
Type: Light trainer aircraft

Abbreviation FYROM - the Former Yugoslav Republic of Makedonia

The Zlin Z 242L is provided for basic and advanced training in both day and night, VFR and IFR conditions glider towing. The design enabler aerobatic training and exercise. The Zlin Z 242L aircraft is two-seat, single-engine, low wing cantilever monoplane of all-metal structure with side by side seats, non-retractable, nose-wheel tricycle lading gear. It in powered by a pistons-type Textron Lyconing AEIO-360-A1B6 engine with three-blade, hydraulic pitch control MTV-9-B-C/C-188-18a propeller.

The design of the aircraft allows it to fly at overloads of +6 / -3,5 g. The first flight of the prototype was performed on February 14, 1990. The aircraft is designed in accordance with Airworthiness Standards FAR-23 and has a European EASA certificate valid in the European Union, FAA (USA) certificate, Transport Canada type certificate and POA certificate. Zlin Z 242 delivered to 11 countries.

All Zlin Z 242Ls belong to the 401st Training Squadron, AF FYROM.

Technical specifications

DESIGNER	Zlin
COUNTRY	Czechoslovakia
TYPE	Light trainer aircraft
CREW	2
POWER-PLANT	One piston engine Textron Lycoming AEIO-360-A1B6
Power, h.p.	1x200
DIMENSIONS
Length, m	6,34
Height, m	2,95
Wing span, m	9,34
Wing area m²	13,86
WEIGHT
Maximum take-off, kg	-
Normal take-off, kg	1.090
Empty aircraft, kg	745
Internal fuel, kg	-
Payload, kg	-
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed, km/h	233
Cruising speed, km/h	225
Rate of climb, m/min	300
Service ceiling, m	4.500
Maximum overload, g	-
Range, km	495
Combat range, km	-
ARMAMENT	Doesn't have (defensive).

Photos Zlin Z 242L Demonstration flight, exhibition of the Monastery 2011.

Zlin Z 242L Light trainer aircraft, AF FYROM.