Falcon
Role 15 metre class sailplane
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Glasflügel
Designer Martin Hansen
First flight 7 July 1981[1]
Number built 1

The Hansjörg Streifeneder Falcon is a German sailplane developed by the glider manufacturer Glasflügel.

Specifications

[2] General characteristics

  • Crew: One pilot
  • Length: 6.8 m (22 ft 4 in)
  • Wingspan: 15 m (49 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 10.66 m2 (114.7 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 21.11
  • Empty weight: 240 kg (529 lb)
  • Gross weight: 450 kg (992 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 250 km/h (156 mph, 136 kn)
  • Maximum glide ratio: 41 (Independently Measured)
  • Rate of sink: 0.58 m/s (82.8 ft/min)

See also

References

  1. "Glasfaser Flugzeugservice". www.streifly.de.
  2. "Glasfaser Flugzeugservice". www.streifly.de.


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