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Phoebus A

Bölkow GmbH · Germany · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Phoebus A — Fixed Wing
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The Bölkow Phoebus is a glass fibre composite competition sailplane, designed and produced in Germany in the 1960s. Large numbers were built, achieving success at some national contests, and many remain active.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Bölkow GmbH
Co-Manufacturer
Munich
Service Entry
1964
Produced
250
Length (ft)
23
Wingspan (ft)
49
Empty Weight (lb)
485
MTOW (lb)
772
Max Speed (mph)
124