LAK Genesis 2
LAK · Lithuania · first flew 1998 · glider
The Genesis 2 is a Standard Class competition glider designed by an American team led by Jerry Mercer and produced in Lithuania.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Almost no rear fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Almost no rear fuselage
- Small all-moving tailplane on top of the vertical stabiliser
- Retractable nosewheel
A glider with almost no rear fuselage that is not tailless, as a small tailplane sits on top of the vertical stabiliser.
Specifications
- The LAK Genesis 2 has a length of 4.828 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 276 km/h (171 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The production aircraft with a pultruded carbon rod spar, a retractable nosewheel and reduced wing washout flew in 1998 and were called Genesis 2.
Variants
The Genesis 2 followed the original Genesis, with a stronger spar made from carbon rods, a retractable nosewheel and less wing washout.
Where you'll see it
Production stopped after 27 had been made, following a breakdown in relations between the design group and the manufacturers.
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