Light Miniature Aircraft LM-5
Light Miniature Aircraft · United States · first flew 1991 · light aircraft
The Light Miniature Aircraft LM-5 series is a family of American high-wing, strut-braced, single-engine ultralight aircraft intended to resemble the Piper PA-18 Super Cub.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.88 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing strut-braced ultralight
- Conventional landing gear
- Resembles the Piper PA-18 Super Cub
A Super Cub lookalike with a high strut-braced wing and a 64 hp Rotax 582 engine.
Specifications
- The Light Miniature Aircraft LM-5 has a length of 6.88 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 153 km/h (95 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was introduced and first flew in 1991. The designs are available as plans from Light Miniature Aircraft of Okeechobee, Florida for amateur construction.
Variants
The LM-5X and LM-5X-W are tandem two-seat Super Cub replicas.
Where you'll see it
More than 35 had been built by 2007, and Wicks Aircraft continues to provide kits for the designs.
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