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Schleicher Ka-4 Rhönlerche II
The Schleicher Ka-4 Rhönlerche II ( en, Rhön Mountains, Rhön Lark), sometimes called the KA-4 or even K 4, is a West Germany, West German high-wing, strut-braced, two-seat Glider (sailplane), glider that was designed by Rudolf Kaiser and produced by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Design and development The Rhönlerche II was first flown 7 December 1953. Its design goals were to produce a simple, inexpensive and robust two-seat Trainer (aircraft), trainer for school and club use. The design was a success and several hundred were constructed. The Rhönlerche II is constructed with a welded steel tube fuselage and a wooden wing and tail surfaces, all finished in doped aircraft fabric covering. The span wing is supported by single lift struts and employs a Goettingen 533 airfoil. The aircraft's landing gear is a fixed monowheel, with a nose skid. The aircraft was issued a US type certificate on 28 September 1960. Operational history The Ka-4 was widely used by clubs and scho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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