Rolladen-Schneider LS8
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The Rolladen-Schneider LS8 is a Standard and 18 metre class single-seat glider developed by Rolladen-Schneider and in series production since 1995. Currently it is manufactured by DG Flugzeugbau.

* Rolladen-Schneider LS8, Classe standard avec en option des rallonges d'ailes avec Winglets qui porte l'envergure à 18 mètres * Rolladen-Schneider LS10, Classe 15 mètres 1
Rolladen-Schneider LS8 A Swiss-registred LS8 on the landing approach.2

Made by DG FlugzeugbauRolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau.

Rolladen-Schneider LS8 and the Alexander Schleicher ASW 28 has meant that the Discus-2 has not sold in such great numbers as its predecessor, which went unchallenged for many years.3
Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 Air Crashed in 7/5/2002 at 1800 - Incline Village, NEVADA, USARolladen-Schneider LS8-18 was owned by Joe C. Findley, and operated by .4
Empty Weight Lb
550
Wing Area Sqm
11
Aspect Ratio
21
Glide Ratio
ca. 43
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
1155
Capacity
202
Sink Rate Ms
ca. 0.59
Number Built
491
Crew
One pilot
Empty Weight Kg
ca. 250
Gross Weight Kg
525
Height In
4
Sink Rate Ftmin
116
Manufacturer
DG Flugzeugbau
Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau
Max Speed Mph
175
Max Speed Kmh
280
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
1
Length M
7
Category
German sailplanes 1990-1999
Rolladen-Schneider aircraft

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