Sportinė Aviacija LAK-19
Sportinė Aviacija · Lithuania · first flew 2001 · glider
The LAK-19 is a Lithuanian single-seat Standard-class sailplane manufactured by Sportinė Aviacija.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.53 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Mid-wing glider with a T-tail
- Interchangeable outer wing panels for a span of either 15 or 18 metres
- Retractable main undercarriage and a one-piece canopy that hinges forward
A composite glider with Schempp-Hirth airbrakes on the upper wing surfaces and all controls that connect automatically.
Specifications
- The Sportinė Aviacija LAK-19 has a length of 6.53 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 275 km/h (171 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was based on the design of the earlier LAK-17 but has no flaps. It first flew on 30 July 2001 and was certified on 31 May 2002 by the Lithuanian Civil Aviation Authority.
Variants
The LAK-19 has a 15- or 18-metre wingspan, with or without winglets. The LAK-19T is a powered self-sustaining variant with a Solo 2350B two-stroke engine.
Where you'll see it
About 33 were built. It can carry 180 litres of water ballast.
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