Glasflügel BS-1

The Glasflügel BS-1 sometimes called the Björn Stender BS-1 or the Stender BS-1 is a West German high-wing single seat T-tailed FAI Open Class glider that was designed by Björn Stender and produced by Glasflügel.

* Glasflügel BS-1 Die Glasflügel BS-1 war ein Hochleistungsegelflugzeug und die erste Konstruktion von Björn Stender (1935-1963).1

Made by Glasflügel.

Die Glasflügel BS-1 war ein Hochleistungsegelflugzeug und die erste Konstruktion von Björn Stender (1935-1963).2
Empty Weight Lb
684
Designer
Glasflügel
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
7
Aspect Ratio
23
Introduced
1962
Status
Production ended 1969
Glide Ratio
44
Gross Weight Lb
993
Number Built
20
Crew
one
Span M
18
Sink Rate Ftmin
107
Manufacturer
Glasflügel
Production End Year
1969
Origin
West Germany
National Origin
West Germany
Wing Area Sqft
752
Production Start Year
1964
Prime Units
met
Similar Aircraft
* Schempp-Hirth Cirrus
Sink Rate Note
at
Produced
1964
Category
German sailplanes 1960-1969
Glasflügel aircraft

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