LET L-13 Blanik

Although out of production for a number of years, the Blanik remains one of the most active two-place training and club aircraft throughout the world. An all-metal flush riveted sailplane with fabric covered control surfaces, the Blanik is stressed for aerobatics and has held many two-place records. It is equipped with DFS type airbrakes and Fowler-type flaps. The main wheel has an oleo strut shock absorber and is partially retractable. The horizontal tail surfaces fold up parallel to the fin for transportation and storage.

Specifications
Span 16.2 m./ 53.1 ft
Area 19.1 sq. m. / 206 sq.ft.
Aspect ratio 13.7
Airfoil NACA 63(2) A-615
root, -612, tip
Empty weight 292 kg. / 644 lb.
Payload 208 kg. / 458 lb.
Gross weight 500 kg. / 1,102 lb.
Wing loading 26.17 kg. / sq. m. /
5.35 lb. / sq. ft.
Structure all metal, except fabric
covered control surfaces.

Performance
L/D max. 28 90 kph / 49 kt / 56 mph
Min. sink 0.76 m/s / 2.5 fps / 1.48 kt
72 kph / 39 kt / 45 mph

Other
Country of origin Czech Republic
Designer Karel Dlouhy
No. of seats 2
No. built about 2,650
No. in the U.S. approx. 175

The preceding information is from SOARING Sailplane Directory, 1997