Scheibe SF-27
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The Scheibe SF-27 Zugvogel V (in English Migratory Bird V) is a single seat Standard Class sailplane designed and built in Germany in the 1960s. A motorised version was also produced. Significant numbers remain active.

Made by DachauScheibeScheibe-Flugzeugbau-gmbh.

It is the successor of the Scheibe Zugvogel .

Wing Area Sqm
130
Predecessor
Scheibe Zugvogel
Aspect Ratio
19
Developed From
Scheibe Zugvogel
Glide Ratio
34
Airfoil
Wortmann FX 61-184 at root
FX 60-126 at tip
Number Built
about 120
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
210
Gross Weight Kg
320
Span M
15
Max Takeoff Weight Kg
370
Gross Weight Note
normal take-off
Sink Rate Note
best
at 74 km-h
Manufacturer
Dachau
Scheibe
Scheibe-Flugzeugbau-gmbh
First Flight
12
Origin
Germany
National Origin
Germany
Empty Weight Note
equipped
Prime Units
met
Stall Speed Kmh
55
Sink Rate Ms
1
Length M
7
Category
German sailplanes 1960-1969
Scheibe aircraft

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