Valentin Taifun

The Valentin Taifun is a two-seat self-launching sailplane designed and built by Valentin Flugzeugbau GmbH of Hasfurt Germany.

Middle East-a Valentin Taifun 17EII-and flew it for 3 years. "My business is on the ground but my passion was in the air," he says.1

Made by Valentin Flugzeugbau.

The Valentin Taifun is a two-seat self-launching sailplane designed and built by Valentin Flugzeugbau GmbH of Hasfurt, Germany.2
Empty Weight Lb
1320
Wing Area Sqm
18
Eng 1 Type
Limbach L.2000EB flat-four volkswagen based engine
Max Speed Mph
152
Ceiling Ft
16400
Eng 1 Kw
60
Aspect Ratio
16
Wing Profile
Wortmann FX-67-K-170-17
Glide Ratio
30
Span In
9
Gross Weight Lb
1810
Sink Rate Ms
1
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Number Built
136
Crew
2
Climb Rate Ftmin
630
Empty Weight Kg
600
Gross Weight Kg
820
Height In
2
Range Km
1250
Sink Rate Ftmin
187
Climb Rate Ms
3
Manufacturer
Valentin Flugzeugbau
Range Miles
777
First Flight
28
Max Speed Kmh
245
Height Ft
8
Span Ft
55
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
189
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
17
Length Ft
25
Height M
2
Ceiling M
5000
Eng 1 Hp
80
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
7
Length M
8
Category
German sailplanes 1980-1989
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