Let LG-125 Sohaj 2
Let (Letecké závody) · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1946 · glider
The Let LG-125 Sohaj 2 was a Czechoslovak postwar single-seat sailplane, the second iteration of the Sohaj series designed for club soaring and competition.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Smooth wooden fuselage with framed canopy |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Slender single-seat sailplane
- Long straight wing with slight taper
- Smooth wooden fuselage with framed canopy
Classic postwar European single-seat sailplane outline; mid-mounted straight wings; slim wooden fuselage; skid undercarriage; simple framed perspex canopy.
Specifications
- The Let LG-125 Sohaj 2 has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.5 m (51 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Following WWII, Czechoslovak gliding enthusiasts and engineers returned to developing native designs. The LG-125 Sohaj 2 refined the original Sohaj layout with improved structural efficiency and a cleaner aerodynamic profile. It served Czechoslovak aero clubs through the late 1940s before being superseded by the Sohaj 3.
Variants
Predecessor: Sohaj 1; successor: VT-425 Sohaj 3.
Where you'll see it
Czechoslovak aero clubs, 1946–early 1950s.
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