The Lucas L6 is a French all-metal monoplane design for homebuilding by Emile Lucas.

Design and development

The Lucas L6 is a tandem two-seat all-metal low-wing cantilever monoplane with a retractable tricycle landing gear. Two variants were designed: the L-6A long-span motor glider version and the short-span L-6B.

Variants

L6A

Long-span (14 metres (46ft)) variant with either a Limbach L2000 or Lycoming O-235 engine.

L6B

Short-span variant (8.8 metres (29ft)) which can be fitted with a Lycoming O-235 upwards to the Lycoming O-360.

Specifications (L6B with Lycoming O-235)

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Wingspan: 8.60m (28ft 3in)
  • Wing area: 13m2 (140sqft)
  • Empty weight: 480kg (1,058lb)
  • Gross weight: 760kg (1,676lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 140 litres (31impgal; 37USgal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-235 , 81kW (108hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 230km/h (140mph, 120kn)
  • Cruise speed: 190km/h (120mph, 100kn)
  • Stall speed: 110km/h (68mph, 59kn)
  • Rate of climb: 4m/s (790ft/min)
  • Wing loading: 57.7kg/m2 (11.8lb/sqft)

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