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SB-8

Germany · Early Jet (1946–1969)

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The Akaflieg Braunschweig SB-8 is an experimental, single-seat, high performance glider built in Germany in the 1960s, constructed largely from glass fibre skin over built up balsa wood structure. Two were built; the second of which was later fitted with a high aspect ratio (30:1) wing, becoming the Akaflieg Braunschweig SB-9 Stratus.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
Germany
Service Entry
1967
Produced
2
Length (ft)
25
Wingspan (ft)
59
Empty Weight (lb)
664
MTOW (lb)
994
Max Speed (mph)
124