Let LF-109 Pionyr

Let LF-109 Pionyr
Role	Glider
National origin	Czechoslovakia
Manufacturer	Let Kunovice
First flight	1950
Number built	ca. 470
|} The Let LF-109 Pionyr was a glider aircraft developed by Czechoslovak manufacturer Let Kunovice. It was planned as a two-seater training aircraft and the first flight was performed in March 1950. The plane featured a simple and robust design of a fabric-covered steel tube fuselage, and had good flight characteristics. In total, about 470 aircraft were built.[1] Specifications General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: one passenger Length: 7.770 m (25.492 ft in) Wingspan: 13.470 m (44.193 ft in) Wing area: 20.200 m^2 (217.431 ft^2) Aspect ratio: 8.98 Wing profile: 9% maximum thickness Empty weight: 250 kg (551.2 lb) Gross weight: 440 kg (970.0 lb) Performance References "The Virtual Aviation Museum - Let LF 109 Pionyr". Luftfahrtmuseum.com. Retrieved 2012-12-12. External links Airliners.net Picture of the Let LF-109 Pionyr aircraft