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LF-1 Zaunkönig

TU Braunschweig · STOL light aircraft · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

LF-1 Zaunkönig — STOL light aircraft
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The Braunschweig LF-1 Zaunkönig,, is a STOL single-seat light aircraft. It was designed in 1939 by Prof. Ing. Hermann Winter as a fool-proof trainer for novice student pilots to experience solo flight.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
TU Braunschweig
Primary Role
STOL light aircraft
Service Entry
1940
Produced
4
Engine
1× 4-cyl. air-cooled inverted in-line piston engine
Thrust / Power
50 hp
Length (ft)
20
Wingspan (ft)
26
Empty Weight (lb)
558
MTOW (lb)
816
Service Ceiling (ft)
12533
Range (mi)
280
Max Speed (mph)
88