SZD-9bis Bocian-1E
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| Type | Glider |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | AJ MacLeod |
| FDM | YASim |
| Status | Development |
| Download |
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The SZD-9bis Bocian-1E is a modified version of the Polish glider or sail-plane SZD-9 Bocian, including straight wing-tips, a two part canopy and shock absorbing gear. It was first produced in 1967.
Handling notes
Unlike most other glider aircraft in FG, in the bocian "full throttle" equals airbrake fully out and "idle throttle" equals closed airbrakes.
Specs
- Crew: 1 pilot
- Capacity: 1 passenger
- Length: 8.20 m (26 ft 11 in)
- Wingspan: 17.80 m (58 ft 5 in)
- Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
- Wing area: 20.0 m2 (215 ft2)
- Aspect ratio: 15.8
- Empty weight: 345 kg (761 lb)
- Gross weight: 540 kg (1,191 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
- Maximum glide ratio: 26
- Rate of sink: 0.82 m/s (161 ft/min
Gallery
SZD-9bis Bocian in flight
the cockpit
on the ground at its manufacturer's airport
Aircraft help
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| Throttle | Control airbrakes (full throttle=full airbrakes) |
| Ctrl+w | Place winch 1000m in front of aircraft |
| W | Open winch-hook |
| w | Start winching |
| Ctrl+o | Find aircraft for aerotow (must be within 60m) |
| o | Lock aerotow hook |
| O | Open aerotow hook |