| LAK-17 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Single-seat sailplane |
| National origin | Lithuania |
| Manufacturer | Sportinė Aviacija |
The LAK-17 is a Lithuanian single-seat sailplane designed at the Lithuanian Aero Club - (LAK - Lietuvo AeroKlub), and manufactured by Sportinė Aviacija.
The LAK-17 is designed to meet the requirements of the utility category of JAR-22.[1] It is a single-seat mid-wing sailplane of composite construction with a T-tail and flaps, it has a retractable single-wheel main landing gear and has airbrakes on the upper wing surface.[1] The LAK-17 holds water ballast in tanks in the wing and fin.[1] The LAK-17A was certified in November 1994 by the Lithuanian Civil Aviation Authority.[1] A new variant with an improved wing was designated the LAK-17B.[2] All variants have a 15.00 m (49.21 ft) wingspan but a wing with span increased to 18.00 m (59.06 ft) is available as an option; powered self-sustaining versions are also produced.[1][2]
An optional Front Electric Sustainer variant was developed for the LAK-17 by Slovenian engineers at LZ Design, it has a 0.9 metre propeller in the nose driven by an electric motor.[3][4]
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