OFW OK-15
Osterreichische Flugzeugwerke · Austria · first flew 1956 · light aircraft
The OFW OK-15 was a 1950s Austrian two-seat light aircraft designed by Otto Kauba and built by Osterreichische Flugzeugwerke at Wiener Neustadt. It was the first aircraft to be designed and built in Austria for 20 years.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing light monoplane
- Enclosed side-by-side two-seat cockpit
- Fixed tailwheel undercarriage
A low-wing light monoplane built of metal, wood and fabric, with a fixed tailwheel undercarriage and an enclosed side-by-side cockpit.
Specifications
- The OFW OK-15 has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.6 m (25 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a light sports monoplane of conventional design with a low wing, an enclosed side-by-side two-seat cockpit and a fixed undercarriage with tailwheel, stressed for aerobatics. The only prototype, registered OE-VAM, first flew on 16 July 1956.
Variants
Only the one prototype was built, powered by a 105 hp Walter Minor 4-III inverted inline engine.
Where you'll see it
Flight tests showed that its handling was unsatisfactory and it was not put into production.
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