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Akaflieg Stuttgart fs18a

Akaflieg Stuttgart · Sailplane · Germany · Interwar (1919–1938)

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The Akaflieg Stuttgart fs18a was a glider designed and built in Germany from 1938. It was characterized by a gull wing and was the first glider to have a retractable undercarriage. Only one example of the design was constructed.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Sailplane
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Akaflieg Stuttgart
Service Entry
1938
Produced
1
Length (ft)
23
Wingspan (ft)
59
Empty Weight (lb)
441
MTOW (lb)
661