PZL Warszawa-Okecie PZL-106 Kruk

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19 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

At Saint Hubert, Belgium

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Kiwi Aviation · 19 Apr 2026

Amazing!

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Aircraft

PZL-106 Kruk PZL-106

White with red and blue stripes, Belgian glider club marking

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Registration

Manufacturer

PZL Warszawa-Okecie

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Location

Saint Hubert Airfield

EBSH

50.0359, 5.4043

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Saint Hubert Airfield EBSH

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Aviation History

Classic Polish agricultural and glider-tow airplane produced from the 1970s, widely used in Eastern Europe.

Fleet Rarity

Rare in western Europe; fewer than 200 may remain in active use worldwide.

Record Flights

Commonly used for glider towing and crop dusting within regional airfields.

Safety & Events

Some models have been used in utility roles, but no widely known international incidents.

Future Outlook

Some are still active in clubs or museums; others may be retired or preserved.

Specifications

PZL-3S 9-cylinder radial piston engine

Engine

13.30 m

Wingspan

8.35 m

Length

720 km

Range

175 km/h

Speed

Single pilot (plus agricultural chemicals or glider towing gear)

Capacity

2,200 kg

MTOW

2.70 m

Height

600 hp (447 kW) (as shaft horsepower, not jet thrust)

Thrust

Not ICAO rated (piston agricultural type)

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