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DG Flugzeugbau DG-808

DG Flugzeugbau · 15-Metre / Club Class Competition Sailplane · Germany · Modern (1992–2009)

DG Flugzeugbau DG-808 — 15-Metre / Club Class Competition Sailplane
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The DG Flugzeugbau DG-800 series is a family of 15 metre and 18 metre single-seat gliders and motor gliders produced by Glaser-Dirks since 1993 and by DG Flugzeugbau GmbH after 1997. It is the successor to the DG-400 and the DG-600 models.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Sailplane
Domain
Civil
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
DG Flugzeugbau
Operator
Competition pilots / private
Primary Role
15-Metre / Club Class Competition Sailplane
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1998
Produced
300
Propulsion
None
Engine
Solo
Thrust / Power
53 hp (40 kW)
Length (ft)
23
Wingspan (ft)
59
Empty Weight (lb)
757
MTOW (lb)
1320
Max Speed (mph)
170