| Akaflieg Darmstadt D-40 ✕ | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Akaflieg Darmstadt |
| Description | The Akaflieg Darmstadt D-40 is an experimental variable geometry single seat sailplane, fitted with almost full span, camber changing flaps for optimum aerodynamics in weak thermals and integrated into the wing so as to minimise flap tip drag. |
| First Flight | 1986-08-15 |
| Designer | K. J. Heer |
| Length (m) | 6.75 |
| Height (m) | 1.47 |
| Cockpit Crew | 1 |
| Max Speed (km/h) | 295 |
| Min Speed (km/h) | 64.8199 |
| National Origin | Germany |
| Number Built | 1 |
| Wikipedia Article (URL) | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akaflieg_Darmstadt_D-40 |
| Flat Wing Span (m) | 15 |
| Flat Wing Area (m²) | 9.5 |
| Flat Wing Aspect Ratio | 23.7 |