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Altinger Lenticular 15S

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Lenticular 15S
Role Single-seat FAI Standard Class Glider
National origin Argentina
Designer Theo Altinger
First flight 1972
Number built 12+

The Altinger Lenticular is an Argentine single-seat FAI Standard Class glider designed and built by Theo Altinger.

Design and development

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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

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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

See also

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References

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Taylor 1973, p. 536

Bibliography

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  • 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.