LH Aviation LH-10 Ellips | |
|---|---|
| Land | Frankrijk |
| Role | Lichte vliegtuigen |
| Eerste vlucht | 2007 |
| Gebouwd | 3 |
De LH Aviation LH-10 Ellips is een tweezits lichte vliegtuig kitplane ontworpen door LH Aviation of France. Het is een lage vleugel eenmotorige duwbootconfiguratie met een tandemopstelling en is gemaakt van composietmaterialen. Het vliegtuig wordt in een surveillanceconfiguratie op de markt gebracht als de Grand Duc (Euraziatische oehoe).
| LH-10 Ellipse Walk Around | |
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| Fotograaf | Unknow |
| Lokalisatie | Onbewust |
| Foto 's | 24 |
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General Characteristics
The LH-10 Ellipse is a modern, French-designed, two-seat light aircraft, manufactured by LH Aviation (now commercialized as the IC-10). Conceived as a high-performance, low-cost platform, the Ellipse is constructed primarily of advanced composite materials (carbon fiber) to maximize strength while minimizing weight. Its design features a pusher-propeller configuration and tandem seating, giving the pilot exceptional visibility (up to 300 degrees), making it ideal for surveillance (as the LH-10 Guardian), reconnaissance, and pilot training missions. Its primary selling points are its very high cruise speed and exceptional fuel efficiency for its class.
| Property | Typical Value (LH-10 Ellipse / Guardian) |
|---|---|
| Role | Surveillance/Reconnaissance (COIN), Training, Light Transport |
| National Origin | Frankrijk |
| Fabrikant | LH Aviation (now I-SEE Group) |
| First Flight | September 2007 |
| Bemanning | 2 (Pilot and Observer/Student) |
| Lengte | 5.11 m (16 ft 9 in) |
| Spanwijdte | 8.00 m (26 ft 3 in) |
| Empty Weight | ~300 kg (661 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 540 kg (1,190 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: 1 x Rotax 912 ULS flat 4-cylinder piston engine (air- and water-cooled).
- Power Output: 73.5 kW (98.6 hp).
- Propeller: 4-bladed ground adjustable pusher propeller (located at the rear).
- Maximum Speed: 370 km/h (230 mph).
- Cruise Speed: 269 km/h (167 mph).
- Stall Speed: 106 km/h (66 mph) (relatively high due to low weight and high wing loading).
- Range: Up to 1,500 km (932 mi).
- Endurance: Up to 10 hours.
- Fuel Efficiency: Very high; reported consumption is less than 7 liters per hour at cruise.
Armament and Mission Systems
- Primary Role: The LH-10 Ellipse is the primary training variant, while the LH-10 Guardian is the surveillance platform.
- Construction: Airframe constructed entirely of composite materials (carbon fiber).
- Surveillance Equipment: The Guardian version can be fitted with advanced, modular mission systems, often including:
- Day/night vision sensors (EO/IR turret).
- Communication and data link equipment (ISR).
- Potential Armament: The LH-10 Elfe (another variant) was promoted as a military support aircraft capable of carrying small external loads, and the platform has demonstrated the ability to launch rockets in testing.
- Operational Note: The LH-10 aims to provide 80% of the capability of an expensive UAV (drone) at 20% of the operating cost.
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