Reading level:
A kid-friendly version of this page isn’t written yet — you’re seeing the regular version below. Back to the gallery to find an aircraft with a Kids version.

D-36 Circe

Akaflieg Darmstadt · Germany · Early Jet (1946–1969)

D-36 Circe — Fixed Wing
Open in interactive gallery →See aircraft like this on the live radar →

The Akaflieg Darmstadt D-36 Circe is a single seat, high performance sailplane designed and built in Germany in the mid-1960s, one of the early "glass ships". It was the winner at the German National Championships in 1964 and came second in the World Championships the following year.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Akaflieg Darmstadt
Service Entry
1964
Produced
2
Length (ft)
24
Wingspan (ft)
58
Empty Weight (lb)
628
MTOW (lb)
904