Akaflieg SB13 - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The Akaflieg SB13 is a single seat glider

Glider (sailplane)

A glider or sailplane is a type of glider aircraft used in the sport of gliding. Some gliders, known as motor gliders are used for gliding and soaring as well, but have engines which can, in some cases, be used for take-off or for extending a flight...

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SB-13

Specifications

Span 15.0 m.(flying wing)
Area 11.60 sq. m.
Aspect ratio 19.40
Airfoil HQ 34 N/ 14,83
Empty weight 258 kg.
Gross weight 427 kg.
Wing loading 37 kg. / sq. m.
Structure GFK

Other

Country of origin Germany
Designer Akaflieg Brauschweig
No. of seats 1
No. built 1

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