LAK-20
Sportinė Aviacija (LAK) · Lithuania · first flew 2007 · light aircraft
The LAK-20 is a Lithuanian Open Class two-seat sailplane built by Sportinė Aviacija. It has a wingspan of 23 or 26 metres and is made of modern composite materials.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat Open Class composite sailplane with 23 m or 26 m interchangeable wing tips
- T-tail with wings slightly swept forward
- Retractable two-stroke Solo engine for self-sustaining (LAK-20T) or self-launching (LAK-20M) flight, with retractable landing gear
A long-winged two-seat glider with a T-tail and a retractable engine. At 26 metres the span is far larger than a 15-metre single-seat Club Class glider.
Specifications
- The LAK-20 has a length of 8.65 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 26 m (85 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 275 km/h (171 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Interchangeable outer wing panels allow it to fly with either span. The wings are slightly swept forward and the tail is a T-tail. It has retractable landing gear.
Variants
The LAK-20T is the self-sustaining version with a 22 kW Solo 2350C retractable engine. The LAK-20M is the self-launching version with a 47 kW Solo 2625 retractable engine.
Where you'll see it
Built as a factory-made Open Class glider for long-distance soaring.
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