Braunschweig LF-1 Zaunkönig
TU Braunschweig · Germany · first flew 1940 · light aircraft
The Braunschweig LF-1 Zaunkönig is a STOL single-seat light aircraft designed in 1939 by Hermann Winter.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Parasol monoplane with the wing carried above the fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol monoplane with the wing carried above the fuselage
- T-tail with the tailplane set on top of the fin
- Small single-seat STOL aircraft with a tractor propeller
It is a small parasol monoplane with a T-tail and a single 50 hp Zündapp engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Braunschweig LF-1 Zaunkönig has a length of 6.08 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.02 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 141 km/h (88 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
LF stands for Langsames Flugzeug, meaning slow aircraft. It was intended as a fool-proof trainer for novice pilots to experience solo flight, and first flew in December 1940.
Variants
There were no variants: four were built.
Where you'll see it
Its landing speed was only 46 km/h. The second aircraft is preserved in the Deutsches Museum at Oberschleissheim.
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