The Lucas L-6A, also called the L6A, is a French low-wing, two-seats in tandem motor glider that was designed by Emile Lucas of Lagny-le-Sec in the form of plans for amateur construction.

Design and development

The L-6A was developed as a motor glider version of the Lucas L6 light aircraft.

The L-6A is of all-metal construction. The 14m (46ft) span wing can be folded for ground transportation or storage and the wing tips are removable. The landing gear is of a retractable conventional landing gear configuration. The recommended engines are the Lycoming O-235 of 75 to 100kW (101 to 134hp) or the Limbach L2000 of 60kW (80hp).

The L-6A was only available as plans and no kits or completed aircraft were factory-made. The plans cost US$400 in 2002 and at that time two examples were reported complete and flying. The construction time is estimated as 4000 hours.

Specifications (L-6A)

Data from Purdy

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 7.9m (26ft)
  • Wingspan: 14m (46ft)
  • Wing area: 16.0m2 (172sqft)
  • Empty weight: 435kg (960lb)
  • Gross weight: 626kg (1,380lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 95 litres (21impgal; 25USgal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Limbach L2000 , 60kW (80hp)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed variable pitch

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 140km/h (90mph, 78kn)
  • Cruise speed: 121km/h (75mph, 65kn)
  • Stall speed: 76km/h (47mph, 41kn)
  • Range: 800km (500mi, 430nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 5,800m (19,000ft)
  • Maximum glide ratio: 20:1
  • Wing loading: 39.2kg/m2 (8.02lb/sqft)

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