Dg Flugzeugbau LS-10ST
The LS10 is an 18-metre Open Class sailplane whose design began at Rolladen-Schneider as a successor to the popular LS6, only for the company's 2003-era receivership to hand production to DG Flugzeugbau, which finally certified it in 2010. The 'st' suffix marks the self-launching turbo variant, fitted with a retractable engine sharing its installation with the LS8-st, while a lighter 's' version left the engine bay for later retrofit. Despite winning national and European contests as a prototype, only 25 LS10s were ultimately built before production ended, making it a rare sight on any grid.
Did you know?
Designed by Rolladen-Schneider as the LS6's successor, the LS10 was completed and certified by DG Flugzeugbau after the original maker's 2003 receivership.
Specifications
| Length | 6.7 m (22 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Height | 1.4 m (5 ft) |
| Persons on board | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.4 t |
| Rate of climb | 220 ft/min (1.1 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 13 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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