DG Flugzeugbau DG-800
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The DG-800 series comprises a family of 15 metre and 18 metre single-seat gliders and motor gliders produced by Glaser-Dirks since 1993 and by DG Flugzeugbau GmbH after 1997. It is the successor to the DG-400 and the DG-600 models. The DG-800 was planned primarily as a powered self-launching sailplane.

Made by DG Flugzeugbau.

Empty Weight Lb
757
Wing Area Sqm
12
Eng 1 Type
Solo
Eng 1 Kw
40
Aspect Ratio
27
Glide Ratio
50
Span In
1
Gross Weight Lb
1320
Capacity
156
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
401
Crew
One pilot
Climb Rate Ftmin
1000
Empty Weight Kg
ca. 344
Gross Weight Kg
600
Height In
5
Range Km
520
Sink Rate Ftmin
98
Climb Rate Ms
5
Manufacturer
DG Flugzeugbau
Range Miles
325
Max Speed Mph
170
Max Speed Kmh
270
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
59
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
127
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
18
Length Ft
23
Height M
ca. 1.35
Eng 1 Hp
ca. 53
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
2
Length M
7
Category
DG Flugzeugbau aircraft
German sailplanes 1990-1999
Glider aircraft
Motor gliders
Propeller aircraft
Single-engine aircraft

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