Altinger Lenticular 15S
Theo Altinger · Argentina · first flew 1972 · glider
The Altinger Lenticular 15S is an Argentine single-seat FAI Standard Class glider designed and built by Theo Altinger.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Cantilever mid-wing monoplane
- Cantilever T-tail
- Fully enclosed cockpit with a transparent canopy and a retractable monowheel
A 15 m glider with a mid-mounted wing, a T-tail, a fully enclosed cockpit and a retractable monowheel with a semi-recessed tailwheel.
Specifications
- The Altinger Lenticular 15S has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was built with financial assistance from the Argentine Soaring Association for use by flying clubs in Argentina, in time to enter the 1972 national gliding championship.
Variants
At least twelve were built.
Where you'll see it
It is a glass-fibre semi-monocoque cantilever mid-wing monoplane with a maximum glide ratio of 32.
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