Vogt Lo-170 Explained

The Vogt Lo-170 is a West German high-wing, FAI Open Class single seat glider that was designed by Alfred Vogt.^{[1] [2]}

Design and development

The development of the Lo-170 was started in 1960. It was intended as a modern 171NaN1 wingspan cross country sailplane for production by Schempp-Hirth.

The forward fuselage was built from welded steel tube, surrounded by a fibreglass skin. The wing was built from plywood in a negative mold and then covered with fibreglass. The wing uses a Wortmann FX 61-184 airfoil.^[3]

Schempp-Hirth decided to produce the Schempp-Hirth Standard Austria and its FAI Open Class variant Schempp-Hirth SHK instead and as a result only one Lo-170 was produced.

Operational history

The aircraft was converted to a motor glider in 1972, with two wing-mounted engines. Plans included increasing the span to 201NaN1.

External links

• Lo-170 photos

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lo-170 Alfred Vogt . 16 July 2011. Activate Media. 2006.
2. Web site: Vogt Lo 170 . 16 July 2011. Guenther . Hennig . 2002.
3. Web site: The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage . 1 July 2011. Lednicer . David . 2010.