Lucas L5
Lucas · France · first flew 1976 · light aircraft
The Lucas L5 was a sport aircraft designed in France in the late 1970s and marketed for amateur construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Enclosed cabin with side-by-side seating for two
- All-metal construction
An all-metal low-wing two-seater with a fully enclosed cabin, 6.3 m long on a 9.2 m span.
Specifications
- The Lucas L5 has a length of 6.3 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.2 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 260 km/h (162 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was a conventional low-wing cantilever monoplane with side-by-side seating for two in a fully enclosed cabin. It first flew on 13 August 1976 and was powered by a 115 hp Lycoming O-235.
Variants
The builder was given the option of a fixed tricycle undercarriage, or a tailwheel undercarriage whose main units were manually retractable.
Where you'll see it
It was marketed to amateur builders.
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