Altinger Lenticular 15S

Lenticular 15S
Role Single-seat FAI Standard Class gilder
National origin Argentina
Designer Theo Altinger
First flight 1972
Number built 12+


The Altinger Lenticular is an Argentine single-seat FAI Standard Class glider designed and built by Theo Altinger.

Design and development

The Lenticular 15S was built with financial assistance from the Argentine Soaring Association for use by flying clubs in Argentina.[1] The glider was built in time to enter the gliding national championship in 1972.[1]

The Lenticular 15S is a cantilever mid-wing monoplane with a glass-fibre semi-monocoque structure and a cantilever T-tail.[1] The pilot has a fully enclosed cockpit with a transparent canopy.[1] The Lanticular 15S has a retractable monowheel landing gear with a semi-recessed tailwheel.[1]

Specifications

Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1973-74[1]

General characteristics

Performance

See also


Related lists

References

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Taylor 1973, p. 536

Bibliography

  • Taylor, John W.R., ed. (1973). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1973-74. London, United Kingdom: Jane's Yearbooks. ISBN 0-354-00117-5. 


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