Schleicher Ka 6
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Original source: German Glider Schleicher Ka6 (1958) photo j-p donzey in Deutsches Museum Munich

The Schleicher Ka 6 is a single seat glider designed by Rudolf Kaiser built by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co Germany and is constructed of Spruce and plywood with fabric covering. The design initially featured a conventional tailplane and elevator which was later replaced by an all-moving tailplane in the -Pe and Ka 6E variants.

The Schleicher Ka 6 CR was a popular German single-seat Standard Class sailplane first flown in 1955.1

Made by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.

Empty Weight Lb
419
Wing Area Sqm
12
Designer
Rudolf Kaiser
Lists
*List of gliders
Aspect Ratio
18
Glide Ratio
32
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
661
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
> 1000
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
190
Gross Weight Kg
300
Height In
3
Sink Rate Ftmin
128
Manufacturer
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co
Max Speed Mph
124
Max Speed Kmh
200
Height Ft
5
Span Ft
49
Wing Area Sqft
136
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
15
Length Ft
21.0
Height M
2
Length In
10
Length M
7
Category
German sailplanes 1960-1969
Sailplanes 1960-1969
Schleicher aircraft

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