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DFS 40

Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug (DFS) · Experimental Tailless aircraft · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

DFS 40 — Experimental Tailless aircraft
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The DFS 40 was a tailless research aircraft designed by Alexander Lippisch as the Delta V in 1937. The DFS 40 was a more advanced design than the previous DFS 39, and was built for comparison with that aircraft.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Experimental
Domain
Civil
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug (DFS)
Primary Role
Experimental Tailless aircraft
Service Entry
1939
Produced
1
Engine
1× 4-cyl in-line piston engine
Thrust / Power
120 hp
Length (ft)
17
Wingspan (ft)
39