The Li-10 is intended to serve as a high-speed research aircraft to investigate the challenges of trans-sonic flight. It employs the novel delta-wing planform developed by Doctor Alexander Lippisch in his work at the Luftfahrtforschungsanstalt Wien. Construction of the first of two prototype aircraft has been assigned to the Ernst Heinkel AG of Rostock-Marienehe.
General Characteristics
Crew: one
Length: 12.99 m
Wingspan: 9.55 m
Height: 5.37 m
Wing area: 39.5 sq. m
Empty weight: 4,118 kg
Loaded weight: 6,626 kg
Powerplant: BMW 003K turbojet, 33.4 kN
Projected Performance
Maximum speed: 1,150 km/h
Service ceiling: 15,400 m
Rate of climb: 41 m/s
Wing loading: 168 kg/sq. m
Thrust/weight: 0.51