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SB-7 Nimbus

Akaflieg Braunschweig · Germany · Early Jet (1946–1969)

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The Akaflieg Braunschweig SB-7 Nimbus is a Standard class glider designed and built in Germany in the 1960s. It was one of a series of mixed glass fibre and wood designs from the students of Akaflieg Braunschweig.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Akaflieg Braunschweig
Service Entry
1962
Produced
4
Length (ft)
23
Wingspan (ft)
49
Empty Weight (lb)
562
MTOW (lb)
794
Max Speed (mph)
158