Altinger Lenticular 15S
The Altinger Lenticular is an Argentine single-seat FAI Standard Class glider designed and built by Theo Altinger.
| Lenticular 15S | |
|---|---|
| Role | Single-seat FAI Standard Class Glider |
| National origin | Argentina |
| Designer | Theo Altinger |
| First flight | 1972 |
| Number built | 12+ |
Design and development
The Lenticular 15S was built with financial assistance from the Argentine Soaring Association for use by flying clubs in Argentina.[1] The glider was built in time to enter the gliding national championship in 1972.[1]
The Lenticular 15S is a cantilever mid-wing monoplane with a glass-fibre semi-monocoque structure and a cantilever T-tail.[1] The pilot has a fully enclosed cockpit with a transparent canopy.[1] The Lanticular 15S has a retractable monowheel landing gear with a semi-recessed tailwheel.[1]
Specifications
Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1973-74[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 6.5 m (21 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 15.00 m (49 ft 2.5 in)
- Height: 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 12.00 m2 (129.2 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 18.8
- Empty weight: 200 kg (441 lb)
- Gross weight: 310 kg (683 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 235 km/h (146 mph, 127 kn)
- Stall speed: 60 km/h (37.5 mph, 32.6 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 32
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References
Notes
- Taylor 1973, p. 536
Bibliography
- Taylor, John W.R., ed. (1973). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1973-74. London, United Kingdom: Jane's Yearbooks. ISBN 0-354-00117-5.
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