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FS-16 Wipperstertz Role Glider aircraft National origin Germany Manufacturer Akaflieg Stuttgart First flight February 1937 Number built 1 The Akaflieg Stuttgart FS-16 Wippstertz was a glider aircraft that was designed and built in Germany from 1936. Only one example of the design was constructed.

The Akaflieg Stuttgart FS-16 Wippsterz was a glider aircraft that was designed and built in Germany from 1936. Only one example of the design was constructed.1

Made by Akaflieg.

Empty Weight Lb
265
Wing Area Sqm
13
Aspect Ratio
19
Wing Profile
NACA 2318 at root-NACA 2315 at 31% semi-span-NACA 4312 at tip
Glide Ratio
27
Span In
6
Gross Weight Lb
441
Span Ft
52
Number Built
1
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
120
Gross Weight Kg
200
Height In
8
Manufacturer
Akaflieg
First Flight
February 1937
Height Ft
3
Origin
Germany
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
143
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
16
Length Ft
20
Height M
1
GLimits
9
Length In
1
Length M
6
Category
German sailplanes 1930-1939
Gliders

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