DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000

The DG1000 is a glider of the Two Seater Class built by DG Flugzeugbau. It first flew in July 2000 at Speyer in Germany. There are four models with 18- and 20-metre wings of HQK-51 profile. With an 18 metre span it is fully certified for aerobatics (and +7--5 Gs); with a 20 metre span it is certified for limited aerobatics (and +5--2.65 Gs). The retractable engine (DG1000T) is mounted on a pylon aft of the double cockpit.

DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000 of the Two Seater Class Eight competition classes of glider have been defined by the FAI.1
Enlarge pictureA DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000 of the Two Seater Class For competitions seven classes of glider have been defined by the FAI.2

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Empty Weight Lb
913
Wing Area Sqm
18
Span Ft
65
Eng 1 Type
Solo 2350C two-cylinder-two-stroke-engine
Max Speed Mph
170
Eng 1 Kw
22
Aspect Ratio
23
Glide Ratio
47
Span In
7
Gross Weight Lb
1650
Capacity
160
Sink Rate Ms
1
Crew
Two
Climb Rate Ftmin
250
Empty Weight Kg
415
Gross Weight Kg
750
Height In
Sink Rate Ftmin
100
Climb Rate Ms
1
Manufacturer
DG Flugzeugbau
First Flight
July
Max Speed Kmh
270
Height Ft
6
Origin
Germany
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
189
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
20
Length Ft
28
Height M
2
Eng 1 Hp
30
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
1
Length M
9
Category
DG Flugzeugbau aircraft
German sailplanes 2000-2009
Glider aircraft
Motor gliders
Propeller aircraft
Single-engine aircraft

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