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Hansjörg Streifeneder Falcon

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Falcon
General information
Type15 metre class sailplane
National originGermany
ManufacturerGlasflügel
Designer
Martin Hansen
Number built1
History
First flight7 July 1981[1]

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

Specifications

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[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

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References

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  1. "Glasfaser Flugzeugservice". www.streifly.de. Archived from the original on 2018-11-23. Retrieved 2018-11-23.
  2. "Glasfaser Flugzeugservice". www.streifly.de.