Siren Edelweiss
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The Siren C.30 Edelweiss (or C.30S) is a 15 m span Standard Class sailplane designed in France in the early 1960s. The Edelweiss came second in its class at the 1963 World Gliding Championships (WGC) and first in its class two years later. Several are still flying in France and elsewhere in 2010.

Siren Edelweiss C–30, planeur monoplace de compétition Tavard Rédactionnel Les brevets et insignes de vol à voile Lerfus 1

Made by Palace of VersaillesSiren SAVersailles.

Wing Area Sqm
13
Designer
M. Laguette
Wing Area Note
gross
Aspect Ratio
18
Crew
1
Glide Ratio
36
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
52
Max Speed Note
in smoooth air
Empty Weight Kg
238
Span M
15
Max Takeoff Weight Kg
380
Manufacturer
Palace of Versailles
Siren SA
Versailles
Stall Speed Note
approximately
First Flight
25
Max Speed Kmh
225
Origin
France
National Origin
France
Prime Units
met
Stall Speed Kmh
65
Sink Rate Note
at 145 km-h
Length M
7
Category
French sailplanes 1960-1969
V-tail aircraft

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