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D-38

Akaflieg Darmstadt · Germany · Cold War (1970–1991)

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The Akaflieg Darmstadt D-38 is a German, single-seat, Standard Class sailplane that was designed and built by the Fliegergruppe of Darmstadt University.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Akaflieg Darmstadt
Service Entry
1972
Length (ft)
22
Wingspan (ft)
49
Empty Weight (lb)
456
MTOW (lb)
800
Max Speed (mph)
115