Oberlerchner JOB 15
Josef Oberlerchner Holzindustrie · Austria · first flew 1960 · light aircraft
The Oberlerchner JOB 15 is a two-seat Austrian light touring aircraft first flown in 1960 and produced by Josef Oberlerchner Holzindustrie, a timber company in Spittal an der Drau. Twenty-four aircraft were built between 1962 and 1966, demonstrating the company's woodworking expertise applied to aircraft construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Wooden wing on steel-tube fuselage with GRP and fabric covering |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing two-seat Austrian tourer built by a timber company
- Wooden wing on steel-tube fuselage with GRP and fabric covering
- Fixed tailwheel undercarriage — unusual for a 1960s tourer
The JOB 15 is a conventional low-wing tourer; its Austrian timber-industry origin, wooden wing, and fixed tailwheel are the features that set it apart from contemporary European light aircraft.
Specifications
- The Oberlerchner JOB 15 has a length of 7.68 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.1 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Oberlerchner leveraged its sailplane construction experience to produce a competent low-wing tourer with wooden wings. Production with the uprated Lycoming O-320-A2B began in 1962. The type sold modestly in the Austrian and German markets before production ended in 1966.
Variants
The prototype used the Lycoming O-290-D2B (135 hp); production aircraft used the O-320-A2B (150 hp).
Where you'll see it
Operated by private owners and flying clubs in Austria and Germany; no military service.
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