Black Horse Model
Zlin 50LS
Legendary Czech aerobat with a 1.7 m wingspan
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The Zlín Z-50 is a legendary Czech aerobatic aircraft that first flew in 1975 and won World Aerobatic Championship titles in 1984 and 1986. Black Horse renders it at a 1700 mm wingspan, built entirely from balsa and plywood and covered in Oracover.
With a symmetrical airfoil and full-span ailerons it delivers precise, crisp aerobatics. Aluminium gear (included), GRP cowl, fuel tank and a 70 mm spinner. Build as glow (.55/.72) or electric.
Highlights
- Czech aerobatic classic (Zlín Z-50), 1700 mm
- All balsa and plywood, covered in Oracover
- Symmetrical airfoil for precise aerobatics
- Aluminium gear, GRP cowl, tank and 70 mm spinner included
- Build as glow (.55/.72) or electric
Specifications
| Wingspan | 1700 mm |
| Length | 1300 mm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
| Wing area | 49.2 dm² |
| Wing loading | 69.11 g/dm² |
| Wing profile | NACA (symmetrisk) |
| Spinner | 70 mm |
| Landing gear | Aluminium gear (incl.) |
| Covering | Oracover |
What you need (not included)
| Radio | 4 channels |
| Servos | 5x |
| Combustion engine | 0.55 two-stroke or 0.72 four-stroke |
| Propeller | to suit engine |
Electric conversion – guideline
| Motor | Brushless outrunner, 1000–1800 W, 800 KV |
| Speed controller (ESC) | 60 A |
| Battery (LiPo) | 6S 4000–5000 mAh |
Specifications according to the manufacturer. Motor, radio, servos and battery are not included unless otherwise stated.