Lucas L6 Explained

The Lucas L6 is a French all-metal monoplane design for homebuilding by Emile Lucas.

Design and development

The Lucas L6 is a tandem two-seat all-metal low-wing cantilever monoplane with a retractable tricycle landing gear. Two variants were designed: the L-6A long-span motor glider version and the short-span L-6B.

Variants

L6A
  • Long-span (14m (46feet)) variant with either a Limbach L2000 or Lycoming O-235 engine.
    L6B
  • Short-span variant (8.8m (28.9feet)) which can be fitted with a Lycoming O-235 upwards to the Lycoming O-360.[1]

    References

    Notes

    Notes and References

    1. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 204. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998.

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