Let L-13 Blanik

In 1954, Czechoslovak gliding enthusiasts, together with the chief designer of the VZLU (Research Institute of Aviation), Ing. Karel Dlouhy, began the development of a double-seat glider for advanced training.
The first of two prototypes was test flown in March 1956.
Production of the modified glider began in 1957 at the Let Kunovice aircraft factory.
This company produced these all-metal high-wing gliders, designated L-13 Blanik, until 1978 with a total of 2616 aircraft produced.
The modernised version L-13A was produced in small series in 1981-82, using reinforced wings from engine-powered Vivat gliders.
The Blanik was very popular thanks to its flying qualities and robust all-metal construction and was exported to every continent except Antarctica.
It was flown or still flies in forty countries around the world.

Plastic model kit

scale 1:72

unbuilt / unpainted