Lake LA-250 Seawolf
Lake Aircraft · United States · first flew 1982 · light aircraft
The Lake LA-250 Seawolf is an uprated variant of the Lake Buccaneer amphibian, powered by a 250 hp Lycoming engine and intended for demanding operations requiring greater performance from water. It retains the distinctive pusher pylon layout of all Lake amphibians.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.64 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Pusher engine on wing pylon — same Lake family layout as LA-4
- More powerful 250 hp engine for improved water operations
- Amphibian hull with retractable undercarriage; wingtip floats
Essentially identical in silhouette to the LA-4-200 Buccaneer; the more powerful engine gives marginally cleaner cowling lines, but the pylon-mounted pusher, flying boat hull, and high wing make it instantly identifiable as a Lake amphibian.
Specifications
- The Lake LA-250 Seawolf has a length of 8.64 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.68 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 280 km/h (174 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Lake Aircraft developed the -250 series to provide additional power for operations from high-altitude lakes and in tropical heat where the LA-4-200 could be marginal. The Seawolf designation applies to a patrol and utility variant marketed for coastguard and military light patrol use. The aircraft's hull and aerodynamic design remained essentially unchanged from the LA-4.
Variants
The LA-250 family includes the Renegade (civilian touring), Seawolf (military/patrol), and Seafury (turbocharged); all share the same airframe with differing engines and equipment.
Where you'll see it
Used primarily by private operators; the Seawolf variant was marketed to military and coastguard users but saw only limited uptake in that role.
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