DISCONTINUED AZ-Model 7609 Zlin Z-242L Guru Civil service

The Zlin Z-242L is a modern Czech training and aerobatic aircraft in the low wing structure with a three-support - fixed landing gear. The drive is provided by a single motor Textron Lycoming AEIO-360-A1B6 with a power of 200 HP. The length of this aircraft is 6.94 meters with a wingspan of 9.34 meters. The machine entered production in 1992. The Zlin Z-242L was developed by a team of engineers under the supervision of Lubomir Hubene as a far-reaching modification of the Zlin Z-142 aircraft. The main changes concerned, among others: the use of a completely new power unit of American production, improved aerodynamic properties, as well as the use of richer on-board avionics. From the beginning, it was also assumed that the new machine would be offered primarily on foreign markets. Finally, a plane with great predispositions to learn to pilot and with full aerobatic abilities was created. The machine is used by both civil and military customers.