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The LO 120 S is a German parasol-wing, pusher configuration, open-cockpit, two-seats in tandem motor glider that was designed and produced by LO-Fluggerätebau. When it was available it was supplied as a kit for amateur construction and meets European microlight rules.[1]

LO 120 S
Role	Motor glider Type of aircraft
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	LO-Fluggerätebau
Status	Production completed
Variants	LTD LO-120S

Design and development

The LO 120 S is of unusual design. The fuselage resembles that of an ultralight trike, but instead of a hang glider flexible wing, it mounts a rigid, straight wing with a span of 14.94 m (49 ft) in the motor glider role, with optional shorter wings for powered cross country flying. Unlike conventional trikes, the aircraft has a tail, of twin-boom configuration with an inverted v-tail. Later models enclosed and faired the cockpit into the wing, making it a high-wing aircraft.[1]

The LO 120 S is of mixed construction, using plywood, metal and composite materials. The specified engine is the Hirth 2704 of 30 kW (40 hp) mounted behind the cockpit as a pusher powerplant. The landing gear is tricycle gear.[1]

Specifications (LO 120 S)

Data from Purdy[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Capacity: one passenger
• Wingspan: 14.94 m (49.00 ft)
• Empty weight: 200 kg (441 lb)
• Gross weight: 400 kg (882 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Hirth 2704 , 30 kW (40 hp)
• Propellers: 3-bladed wooden

Performance

• Maximum speed: 150 km/h (93 mph, 81 kn)
• Cruise speed: 119 km/h (74 mph, 64 kn)
• Range: 600 km (373 mi, 324 nmi)
• Rate of climb: 3.5 m/s (680 ft/min)

See also

• List of gliders

References

External links

• Photos of LO 120 S
• Photo of an LO 120 S

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