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SB-11

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

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The Akaflieg Braunschweig SB-11 is an experimental, single seat, variable geometry sailplane designed by aeronautical students in Germany. It won the 15 m span class at the World Gliding Championships of 1978 but its advances over the best, more conventional, opposition were not sufficient to lead to widespread imitation.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Akaflieg Braunschweig
Service Entry
1978
Produced
1
Length (ft)
24
Wingspan (ft)
49
Empty Weight (lb)
595
MTOW (lb)
750
Max Speed (mph)
165