Glasflügel 206
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The Glasflügel 206 Hornet is a Standard Class sailplane which was produced in Germany between 1975 and 1979. Of conventional sailplane design with a T-tail it was developed from the Club Libelle and featured the same composite construction throughout. Differences from the earlier aircraft included a redesigned canopy retractable monowheel landing gear and provision for 100 Kg (220 lbs) of water ballast.

Die Glasflügel 206 Hornet ist ein einsitziges Segelflugzeug der Firma Glasflügel Segelflugzeugbau GmbH. Der Segelflug-Index beträgt 100.1

Made by Glasflügel.

Empty Weight Lb
500
Wing Area Sqm
10
Designer
Eugen Hanle
First Flight
21
Aspect Ratio
23
Glide Ratio
38
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
920
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
102
Crew
One pilot
Empty Weight Kg
227
Gross Weight Kg
420
Height In
7
Sink Rate Ftmin
119
Manufacturer
Glasflügel
Max Speed Mph
155
Max Speed Kmh
250.0
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
49
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
106
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
15
Length Ft
21
Height M
1
Length In
Length M
6
Category
German sailplanes 1970-1979
Glasflügel aircraft
Glider aircraft

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