LAK-12 Lietuva
Lietuviška Aviacinė Konstrukcija · Lithuania · first flew 1986 · glider
The LAK-12 is a Lithuanian mid-wing, single-seat FAI Open Class glider.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.23 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat mid-wing glider of 20.42 m span
- Aspect ratio of 28.5:1
- Water ballast capacity of 190 litres
It has a glide ratio of 47:1, a wing area of 14.63 square metres and a never-exceed speed of 250 km/h.
Specifications
- The LAK-12 Lietuva has a length of 7.23 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 20.42 m (67 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed and produced by Lietuviškos Aviacinės Konstrukcijos (LAK) in Lithuania and first flew in 1986.
Variants
It was later built by Sportine Aviacija and Sport Aviation USSR.
Where you'll see it
253 were built. It is classed as an Open Class sailplane.
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