DFS Weihe

The DFS 108 Weihe is a German single seat high-wing 18 metre wingspan high performance glider that was designed by Hans Jacobs in 1937-38.

DFS Weihe (there is one flying near me I can get info on) Baby Bowlus (same guy who owns the weihe has a bowlus) However, this would 1
Le DFS Weihe était un planeur de performances de construction classique à la fin des années 1930.2

Made by Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für SegelflugFocke-WulfJacobs-Schweyer.

DFS Weihe with 3-view drwg; DH34 painting; Eon Olympia 50th anniv (with 3-view); Harbinger Mk.3
Empty Weight Lb
800
Designer
Hans Jacobs
Lists
*List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
4
Aspect Ratio
18
Introduced
1938
Status
No longer in production
Glide Ratio
2820.0
Gross Weight Lb
738
Airfoil
modified Gö 549-M.2
Number Built
More than 400
Crew
one
Span M
18
Sink Rate Ftmin
120
Manufacturer
Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug
Focke-Wulf
Jacobs-Schweyer
First Flight
1938
Origin
Germany
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
198
Production Start Year
1938
Prime Units
imp
Sink Rate Note
2400.0
Produced
1938
Category
German sailplanes 1930-1939

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