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Listing Description

The LS-8 is designed to Standard Class
specifications. Winglets come as standard and a
fin ballast tank is an option. Approach control
is by top surface Schempp-Hirth airbrakes.
Wingtip extensions bringing the span to 18 m.
are also an option. At the 1995 World
Championships at Omarama, New Zealand, LS-8â€™s
scored 2nd, 4th and 5th in the Standard Class.
ATC

Performance

L/DMax 43 MinSink

Specifications

Aspect ratio

21.29

Span

15 m 49.2 ft

Area

10.5 sq.m 113 sq.ft

Empty Weight

240 kg 540 lb.

Payload

285 kg 617 lb.

Gross Weight

525 kg 1157 lb.

Wing Load

50 kg/sq.m 10.24 lb./sq.ft

Water Ballast

0 kg 0 lb.

General Details

Manufacturer Rolladen Schneider Plane Name LS-8 Classification Unclassified Country Of Origin Germany Designer Wolf Lemke No. of Seats 1 No. Built 0 Airfoil Structure Engine

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