# Zlin Savage

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Czech light aircraft

Savage Zlin Savage iCub on floats General information Type light sport aircraft National origin Czech Republic Manufacturer Zlin Aviation

The **Zlin Savage** is a series of light sport aircraft similar in construction to the [Piper Cub](/source/Piper_Cub)[1][2][3] manufactured by the [Zlin Aircraft](/source/Zlin_Aircraft) Company of [Zlín](/source/Zl%C3%ADn), [Czech Republic](/source/Czech_Republic).

## Design and development

The Zlin Savage series are [strut-braced](/source/Strut-braced), [high-wing](/source/High-wing) aircraft with [conventional landing gear](/source/Conventional_landing_gear). The [fuselage](/source/Fuselage) is constructed with welded steel tubing. The wings are constructed with [aluminum](/source/Aluminum) [spars](/source/Spar_(aviation)) and [wing ribs](/source/Wing_rib) with [aircraft fabric covering](/source/Aircraft_fabric_covering). Fuel is stored in two wing root tanks. The control surfaces use aluminum skins.[1][2][3]

The design is an accepted [Federal Aviation Administration](/source/Federal_Aviation_Administration) special light-sport aircraft under the marketing names of Savage, Classic, Cruiser, Cub, iCub, Cub S, Bobber, Nomad and Outback.[4]

## Variants

**Savage Classic**
- Base model for the US [light-sport aircraft](/source/Light-sport_aircraft) category. Engines are the 80 hp (60 kW) [Rotax 912UL](/source/Rotax_912UL), the 100 hp (75 kW) [Rotax 912ULS](/source/Rotax_912ULS), 85 hp (63 kW) [Jabiru 2200](/source/Jabiru_2200) or the 115 hp (86 kW) [Rotax 914](/source/Rotax_914) [turbocharged](/source/Turbocharged) [four-stroke](/source/Four-stroke) aircraft engine.[2][3]

**Savage Cruiser**
- Modified windshield, windows, fuselage bottom.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

Zlin Savage Cub

**Savage Cub**
- Zlin Savage modified with [Piper Super Cub](/source/Piper_Super_Cub) appearance and features, with optional [tundra tires](/source/Tundra_tire).[2]

Zlin Savage Bobber

**Savage Bobber**
- A Savage Cub with an uncovered open-frame [fuselage](/source/Fuselage) designed to comply with the [Fédération Aéronautique Internationale](/source/F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration_A%C3%A9ronautique_Internationale) microlight rules including a maximum gross weight of 472.5 kg (1,042 lb). The baggage compartment is a fabric or leather bag strapped to the [airframe](/source/Airframe).[2][3]

**Savage Cub S**
- Extended fuselage and larger tail surfaces. Multiple engine installations from 100 to 180 hp (75 to 134 kW). The 180 hp (134 kW) Titan Stroker IO-340 powerplant was introduced in 2013.[5]

## Specifications (Zlin Savage)

*Data from* manufacturer

**General characteristics**

- **Crew:** 1

- **Capacity:** 1

- **Length:** 6.39 m (21 ft 0 in)

- **Wingspan:** 9.31 m (30 ft 7 in)

- **Height:** 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)

- **Wing area:** 14.2 m2 (153 sq ft)

- **[Airfoil](/source/Airfoil):** Modified NACA 4412

- **Empty weight:** 288 kg (635 lb)

- **Gross weight:** 560 kg (1,235 lb)

- **Fuel capacity:** 64 litres (14 imp gal; 17 US gal)

- **Powerplant:** 1 × [Rotax 912UL](/source/Rotax_912UL) Four cylinder horizontally opposed piston, 60 kW (80 hp)

**Performance**

- **Maximum speed:** 188 km/h (117 mph, 102 kn)

- **Cruise speed:** 170 km/h (110 mph, 92 kn)

- **Stall speed:** 62 km/h (39 mph, 33 kn)

- **[Never exceed speed](/source/V_speeds#VNE):** 205 km/h (127 mph, 111 kn)

- **Range:** 720 km (450 mi, 390 nmi)

- **Service ceiling:** 4,400 m (14,400 ft)

- **Rate of climb:** 4.8 m/s (940 ft/min)

## References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Zlin Savage Cub](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Zlin_Savage_Cub).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Zlin_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Zlin_1-1) ["Zlin Aviation"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120823102713/http://www.zlinaero.com/eng/products.php). Archived from [the original](http://www.zlinaero.com/eng/products.php) on 23 August 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2012.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-WDLA11_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-WDLA11_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-WDLA11_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-WDLA11_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-WDLA11_2-4) Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: *World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12*, page 85. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [1368-485X](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/1368-485X)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-WDLA15_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-WDLA15_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-WDLA15_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-WDLA15_3-3) Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: *World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16*, pages 88-89. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [1368-485X](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/1368-485X)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FAASLSA_4-0)** [Federal Aviation Administration](/source/Federal_Aviation_Administration) (26 September 2016). ["SLSA Make/Model Directory"](https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/light_sport/media/SLSA_Directory.xlsx). Retrieved 23 March 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["New Powerful Cub LSA Coming"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130915073440/http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/New-Powerful-Cub-LSA-Coming220165-1.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/New-Powerful-Cub-LSA-Coming220165-1.html) on 15 September 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2013.

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