Glasflügel 206
The Glasflügel 206 Hornet is a Standard Class sailplane which was produced in Germany between 1975 and 1979. Of conventional sailplane design with a T-tail, it replaced the Standard Libelle, featuring composite construction throughout. Differences from the earlier aircraft included a redesigned canopy, retractable monowheel landing gear, and provision for 100 kg (220 lbs) of water ballast.
| 206 Hornet | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Standard Class sailplane |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Glasflügel |
| Designer | Eugen Hanle |
| First flight | 21 December 1974 |
| Number built | 102 (89 + 13 Hornet C) |
| External image | |
|---|---|
 Glasflügel 206 Hornet approaching to land |
An improved version, the Hornet C was produced in 1979, incorporating a new one-piece canopy originally designed for the Mosquito and an increase in water ballast capacity to 170 kg (375 lb). The wing was also revised, making extensive use of carbon fibre structures to save weight.
Specifications (206)
General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot
- Length: 6.40 m (21 ft 0 in)
- Wingspan: 15.00 m (49 ft 3 in)
- Height: 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 9.8 m2 (106 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 23
- Empty weight: 227 kg (500 lb)
- Gross weight: 420 kg (920 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 250 km/h (155 mph, 135 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 38 at 94km/h without ballast; 38 at 103km/h with ballast
- Rate of sink: 0.6 m/s (120 ft/min)
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 420.
- Hardy, Michael (1982). Gliders and Sailplanes of the World. Shepperton: Ian Allan. p. 46.
- "Carbon-fibre sailplane developments by Glasflügel". Flight International: 427. 11 August 1979. Retrieved 2008-04-03.