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Ka-4 Rhönlerche II
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co · Sailplane · West Germany · Early Jet (1946–1969)
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.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Sailplane
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Country
- West Germany
- Manufacturer
- Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co
- Status
- Production completed
- Service Entry
- 1955
- Produced
- 338
- Length (ft)
- 24
- Wingspan (ft)
- 43
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 485
- MTOW (lb)
- 882
- Max Speed (mph)
- 106