Schleicher Ka-4 Rhönlerche II
Alexander Schleicher · West Germany · first flew 1953 · glider
The Schleicher Ka-4 Rhönlerche II (Rhön Lark) is a West German high-wing, strut-braced, two-seat glider designed by Rudolf Kaiser.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Strut-braced high-wing two-seat glider
- Designed by Rudolf Kaiser
- Two-seat training glider
A strut-braced high-wing glider 7.3 m long with a 13 m span and a never-exceed speed of 170 km/h.
Specifications
- The Schleicher Ka-4 Rhönlerche II has a length of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Rhönlerche II was first flown on 7 December 1953. Its design goals were a simple, inexpensive and robust two-seat trainer for school and club use. It received a US type certificate on 28 September 1960.
Variants
The design was a success and several hundred were constructed by Alexander Schleicher.
Where you'll see it
It was a widely built two-seat training glider.
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