Development and Production
The Aeroplastika LAK-X is a light general-aviation aircraft developed by the company Aeroplastika, which was based in Kaunas, Lithuania. While Aeroplastika served as the design and development organization, the aircraft was intended for manufacture by a separate firm, Avia Baltika. Documentation regarding the production timeline is limited, though references to a production version of the LAK-X date back to 1996. Despite this association, there is no verifiable evidence confirming the total number of aircraft built, nor is there a documented end date for its production run.
Design and Technical Specifications
The LAK-X is classified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as a single-engine piston landplane, assigned the type designator LAKX and the category L1P. The aircraft features a wingspan of 10.6 meters, a total length of 6.6 meters, and a height of 2.3 meters. It is designed with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 0.6 tonnes (600 kg).
In terms of capacity and range, the LAK-X is equipped with a fuel system capable of holding 110 liters, which provides the aircraft with a maximum range of 450 nautical miles. While the ICAO documentation includes a field for the number of persons on board, the specific seating capacity is not explicitly detailed in the available records. The specific model and manufacturer of the piston engine used to power the aircraft remain unknown, as do its cruise speed and rate of climb.
Operational History and Legacy
There is no recorded military or wartime service for the LAK-X; it appears exclusively in civil aviation directories. Furthermore, there are no documented commercial operators, flight schools, or specific private owners associated with the type. The aircraft's legacy is primarily characterized by its formal recognition within ICAO type lists, serving as an example of the various light aircraft projects emerging from Eastern Europe in the 1990s. Currently, there are no known surviving examples of the LAK-X in museums or active flight registries.