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The LFU 205 is a single-engined four-seat low-wing monoplane that was built in the late 1960s entirely from glass reinforced plastic. Only one was produced but this machine continues to fly in a research program into laminar flow over wings.

Die LFU 205 ist ein Experimentalflugzeug des deutschen Herstellers Leichtflugtechnik Union GmbH (LFU).1

Made by Leichtflugtechnik-Union.

Empty Weight Lb
1543
Eng 1 Type
4
Cruise Speed Kmh
300
Cruise Speed Note
maximum
Ceiling Ft
19500
Status
Active
Prop Dia M
2
Span In
7
Gross Weight Lb
2645
Capacity
4
Span Ft
35
Number Built
1
Max Speed Note
at sea level
Climb Rate Ftmin
1082
Prop Blade Number
2
Height In
1
Primary user
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt
Climb Rate Note
initial
Manufacturer
Leichtflugtechnik-Union
Range Miles
880
Prop Name
Hartzell HC-C2YK-1 B variable pitch
First Flight
29
Eng 1 Name
IO-360
Max Speed Kmh
360
Height Ft
8
Origin
West Germany
National Origin
West Germany
Wing Area Sqft
176
Length Ft
25
Prime Units
met
Eng 1 Hp
200
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
1
Range Note
at 284 km-h
75% power
Category
German civil utility aircraft 1960-1969
German experimental aircraft 1960-1969

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