LO 120 S
| LO 120 S | |
|---|---|
| Role | Motor glider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | LO-Fluggerratebau |
| Status | Production completed |
| Variants | LTD LO-120S |
The LO 120 S is a German parasol-wing, pusher configuration, open-cockpit, two-seats in tandem motor glider that was designed and produced by LO-Fluggerratebau. When it was available it was supplied as a kit for amateur construction and meets European microlight rules.[1]
Design and development
The LO 120 S is of unusual design. The fuselage resembles that of an ultralight trike, but instead of a hang glider flexible wing, it mounts a rigid, straight wing with a span of 14.94 m (49 ft) in the motor glider role, with optional shorter wings for powered cross country flying. Unlike conventional trikes, the aircraft has a tail, of twin-boom configuration with an inverted v-tail. Later models enclosed and faired the cockpit into the wing, making it a high-wing aircraft.[1]
The LO 120 S is of mixed construction, using plywood, metal and composite materials. The specified engine is the Hirth 2704 of 30 kW (40 hp) mounted behind the cockpit as a pusher powerplant. The landing gear is tricycle gear.[1]
Specifications (LO 120 S)
Data from Purdy[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wingspan: 15 m (49.00 ft)
- Empty weight: 200 kg (441 lb)
- Gross weight: 400 kg (882 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Hirth 2704 , 30 kW (40 hp)
- Propellers: 3-bladed wooden
Performance
- Maximum speed: 150 km/h; 81 kn (93 mph)
- Cruise speed: 119 km/h; 64 kn (74 mph)
- Range: 600 km; 324 nmi (373 mi)
- Rate of climb: 3.5 m/s (680 ft/min)