Loudenslager Laser 200
Leo Loudenslager · United States · first flew 1971 · light aircraft
The Loudenslager Laser 200 is a single-place mid-wing aerobatic monoplane designed and built by Leo Loudenslager.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Steel-tube fuselage covered in Ceconite fabric |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-place mid-wing aerobatic monoplane
- Steel-tube fuselage covered in Ceconite fabric
- Full-span ailerons on the wing
A small mid-wing aerobatic monoplane with a Lycoming IO-360 engine, full-span ailerons and a fabric-covered steel-tube fuselage.
Specifications
- The Loudenslager Laser 200 has a length of 7.98 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.74 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 370 km/h (230 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Loudenslager developed it from the Stephens Akro, and it first flew in April 1971. Only about 10 per cent of the original design remained.
Variants
Only one was built; it was developed from the Stephens Akro and is not offered in other versions.
Where you'll see it
It was flown to victory in seven US National Aerobatic Championships and one World Aerobatic Championship, and is now retired.
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