The Z-226 was first flown in 1955. Production began with the Z-226B Bohatyr glider tug of 1956 which had a maximum take-off weight of 1697lb(770kg). The Z-226T followed and a single seat version designed for aerobatics was the Z-226A Acrobat (114 built) which had a maximum take-off weight of 1642lb(745kg). Several examples of these remain active.

OK-JEB              c/n 870                Czechoslovakia

2 seat light aircraft first flown in 1956

Engine: 160hp(119kW) Walter Minor 6-111                                                                                      Length: 25’7"(7.79m)                                                                                            Height: 6’9"(2.05m)Wingspan: 33’9"(10.28m)                                                                                               No.built: 252 Range: 300miles(482km)                                                                 Cruising speed: 120mph(193kmh) Empty weight: 1257lb(570kg)                                                 Maximum take-off weight: 1852lb(840kg)