Schleicher Ka-4 Rhönlerche II
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The Schleicher Ka-4 Rhönlerche II sometimes called the KA-4 or even K 4 is a West German high-wing strut-braced two-seat glider that was designed by Rudolf Kaiser and produced by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.

Made by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.

Empty Weight Lb
460
Designer
Rudolf Kaiser
Span Ft
43
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
5
Aspect Ratio
10
Introduced
1955
Status
Production completed
Glide Ratio
19
Gross Weight Lb
900
Capacity
one passenger
Airfoil
Goettingen 533
Number Built
several hundred
Crew
one
Sink Rate Ftmin
198
Manufacturer
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co
First Flight
1955
Origin
West Germany
National Origin
West Germany
Wing Area Sqft
176
Never Exceed Speed Kts
90
Prime Units
met
Similar Aircraft
*Schweizer SGU 2-22*SZD-10 Czapla
Sink Rate Note
at
Category
German sailplanes 1950-1959
Schleicher aircraft

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