Aeroplastika LAK-X
The LAK-X was an unusual departure for the Lithuanian LAK composite-aircraft works, a manufacturer far better known for racing sailplanes such as the LAK-12 and LAK-17: a small, two-seat, piston-engine light aircraft rather than a glider, built in 1992 as Lithuania re-established its own aviation industry after regaining independence. Its glass-fibre composite airframe carried over the glider works core manufacturing skill into powered general aviation, while its light, roughly 600-kilogram maximum weight kept it a modest touring and training type rather than a cross-country performer. Very few were completed, making it one of the rarest and least-documented aircraft to carry the LAK name.
Did you know?
Unusual for the sailplane works LAK, the LAK-X was a small two-seat piston composite aircraft built in 1992, with very few completed.
Specifications
| Length | 6.6 m (22 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.6 m (35 ft) |
| Height | 2.3 m (8 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.6 t |
| Range | 450 NM (833 km) |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 ft (3,962 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 6,500 ft (1,981 m) |
| Rate of climb | 780 ft/min (4 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 350 m (1,148 ft) |
| Landing distance | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 110 l |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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