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The N.V. Vliegtuigbouw 013 Sagitta is a Dutch mid-wing single-seat Standard Class glider that was designed by Piet Alsema and produced by N.V. Vliegtuigbouw. The aircraft is reported by different sources under a variety of different names and designations. Sources label it the Alsema Sagitta Vliegtuigbouw Sagitta N.V. Vliegtuigbouw 013 Sagitta Dutch Sagitta N.V. Vliegtuigbouw Sagitta 013 and N.V. Vliegtuigbouw Sagitta-013. The US type certificate erroneously lists it as the N.V.

Made by N.V. Vliegtuigbouw.

Empty Weight Lb
473
Designer
Piet Alsema
Lists
* List of gliders
Aspect Ratio
19
Status
Production completed
Glide Ratio
34
Gross Weight Lb
705
Airfoil
Root: NACA 63-618
tip: NACA 4412
Number Built
20
Crew
one
Span M
15
Never Exceed Speed Kmh
270
Sink Rate Ftmin
132
Manufacturer
N.V. Vliegtuigbouw
First Flight
1961
Origin
Netherlands
National Origin
Netherlands
Wing Area Sqft
129
Prime Units
met
Similar Aircraft
*Schweizer SGS 1-34
Category
Dutch sailplanes 1960-1969

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