Gliderscompetition glider built by PZL Bielsko since 1988
SZD-55
The PZL Bielsko SZD-55 Nexus is a Standard Class sailplane produced by PZL Bielsko since 1988. It was built in direct competition with the Schempp-Hirth Discus. The SZD-55 is still in production with approximately 110 built.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- PZL
- Category
- Gliders
- Country of origin
- Poland
- First flight
- 1988-08-15
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 64 kt
- Max speed
- 138 kt
- Rate of climb
- 134 ft/min
- Max takeoff weight
- 1,102 lb
- Empty weight
- 474 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 52.8 US gal
- Seats
- 1
- Length
- 22 ft
- Wingspan
- 49 ft
- Height
- 5 ft
- Number built
- 110
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.