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Lanitz Aviation

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Lanitz Aviation
Company typePrivate company
IndustryAerospace
Headquarters,
ProductsAircraft fabric systems, Ultralight aircraft
Websitewww.lanitz-aviation.com

Lanitz Aviation is a German aircraft manufacturer based in Leipzig. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of aircraft fabric systems and in particular their Oratex material for model and ultralight aircraft. The company also has developed and produces three ultralight aircraft that were originally produced by British manufacturers Escapade Aircraft and The Light Aircraft Company.[1][2]

The company at one time produced its own two-stroke aircraft engine, the 32 hp (24 kW) Lanitz 3W 342 iB2 TS.[2]

Aircraft

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Summary of aircraft built by Lanitz Aviation
Model name First flight Number built Type
Lanitz Escapade One Single seat, high wing, ultralight aircraft
Lanitz Escapade Two Two seat, high wing, ultralight aircraft
Lanitz Sherwood Ranger Two seat, biplane, ultralight aircraft

References

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  1. ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, pages 62-63. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ a b Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 66, 84 & 258-259. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
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