Akaflieg Darmstadt D-40 Glider

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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

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