BRAND and MODEL
DG FLUGZEUGBAU LS-8
TYPE
Single-seat self-launched sailplane
ORIGIN
Germany
ENGINE
One 19.6 kw (26 hp) Solo 2350 two-cylinder two-stroke air-cooled engine
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan: 15 m (49 ft 3 in)
Length: 6.72 m (22 ft 1 in)
Height: 1.33 m (4 ft 4 in)
Wing area: 10.5 m² (113 sq ft)
Max speed: 280 km/h (175 mph)
Max glide ratio: ca.43
Aspect ratio: 21.4
Rate of sink: 35 m/min (116 ft/min)
Max wing loading: 50 kg/m²
Empty weight: 250 kg (550 lb)
Loaded weight: 525 kg (1,155 lb)
PHOTO
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