Rolladen-Schneider LS3

The Rolladen-Schneider LS3 is a 15 metre single-seat glider produced by Rolladen-Schneider from 1976 to 1983.

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Made by Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau.

It belongs to the same generation as the Rolladen-Schneider LS3, Alexander Schleicher ASW 20, Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus, Eiri-Avion PIK-20 and Glasflügel Mosquito.2
Empty Weight Lb
535
Wing Area Sqm
11
First Flight
ca.
Glide Ratio
ca. 40.7
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
1038
Capacity
150
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
429
Crew
One pilot
Empty Weight Kg
ca. 243
Gross Weight Kg
472
Height In
4
Sink Rate Ftmin
122
Manufacturer
Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau
Max Speed Mph
170
Max Speed Kmh
270
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
49
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
113
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
15
Length Ft
22
Height M
1
Length In
6
Length M
7
Category
German sailplanes 1970-1979
Rolladen-Schneider aircraft

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