Rolladen-Schneider LS7 - Specifications

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: One pilot
  • Capacity: 170 kg (374 lb) water ballast, plus 5.5 kg (12 lb) in tail
  • Length: 6.66 m (21 ft 10 in)
  • Wingspan: 15.00 m (49 ft 3 in)
  • Height: 1.33 m (4 ft 4 in)
  • Wing area: 9.7 m2 (104 ft2)
  • Aspect ratio: 23.1
  • Empty weight: ca. 234 kg (513 lb)
  • Gross weight: 486 kg (1,070 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 270 km/h (170 mph)
  • Maximum glide ratio: ca. 43
  • Rate of sink: 0.63 m/s (124 ft/min)

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