Glidersport LightHawk
The Glidersport LightHawk is an American mid-wing, T-tailed, single-seat, microlift glider under development by Glidersport.[1]
| LightHawk | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Role | Glider |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Glidersport |
| First flight | 2002 |
| Status | undergoing certification |
Design and development
The LightHawk is made from composites. Its 15 m (49.2 ft) span wing employs a large wing area of 12 m2 (130 sq ft) to produce a low wing loading to allow the aircraft to make use of small and light sources of lift. The construction gives a very low empty weight of just 68 kg (150 lb).[1]
The aircraft first flew in 2002 and certification was initially forecast for 2011,[1] and then for late 2012, but had not been completed as of December 2015.[2]
Specifications (LightHawk)
Data from Bayerl[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 15 m (49 ft 3 in)
- Wing area: 12 m2 (130 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 68 kg (150 lb)
- Gross weight: 170 kg (375 lb)
Performance
- Maximum glide ratio: 35:1
- Rate of sink: 0.36 m/s (71 ft/min)
- Wing loading: 14.17 kg/m2 (2.90 lb/sq ft)
References
- Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 135. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- Glidersport (28 July 2009). "Welcome to the Home of the LightHawk". Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
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