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D-39

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

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The Akaflieg Darmstadt D-39 was a single-seat motor glider derived from the D-38 sailplane. Built in Germany in the late 1970s, it was not intended for production and only one was constructed.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Sailplane
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Akaflieg Darmstadt
Service Entry
1979
Produced
1
Engine
1× flat four
Thrust / Power
51 kW
Length (ft)
23
Wingspan (ft)
49
Empty Weight (lb)
816
MTOW (lb)
1036
Max Speed (mph)
174