LTD LO-120S

The LTD LO-120 is a German ultralight aircraft, produced by Logistik-Technik, of Baindt and based on the earlier LO 120 S produced by LO-Fluggerratebau. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1]

LO-120S
Role Ultralight aircraft and motor glider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Logistik-Technik
Status In production (2011)
Developed from LO 120 S

Design and development

The LO-120 was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever high-wing, a two-seats-in-tandem open cockpit with a small windshield, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration.[1]

The aircraft is made from wood, with its flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. Its 15.5 m (50.9 ft) span soaring wing has an area of 16 m2 (170 sq ft) and can be quickly swapped for an alternate, reduced span microlight touring wing that increases cruising speed. The tail is an inverted V-tail mounted to twin booms. The standard engine is the 40 hp (30 kW) Rotax 447 two-stroke powerplant.[1]

Cockpit access is via a sliding fairing.[1]

Specifications (LO-120S)

Data from Bayerl[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 15.5 m (50 ft 10 in) (soaring wing)
  • Wing area: 16 m2 (170 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 220 kg (485 lb)
  • Gross weight: 400 kg (882 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 70 litres (15 imp gal; 18 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 447 twin cylinder, air-cooled, two stroke aircraft engine, 30 kW (40 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 150 km/h (93 mph, 81 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 130 km/h (81 mph, 70 kn)
  • Stall speed: 60 km/h (37 mph, 32 kn)
  • Rate of climb: 3.5 m/s (690 ft/min)
  • Wing loading: 25 kg/m2 (5.1 lb/sq ft)

References
  1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 64. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
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