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| DG-800 | |
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| Self-launch of DG-808B 18 m | |
| Role | 15 metre- and 18 metre-Class sailplane |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | DG Flugzeugbau |
| First flight | 1993 |
| Number built | 401 |
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.
Design and development
The DG-800 was planned primarily as a powered self-launching sailplane. In the meantime it has spawned many variants, differentiated by the type of powerplant ( Rotax, Midwest or Solo), the span extensions (15 metre, 18 metre, both in variants with or without winglets), maximum allowed take-off mass, etc.
The newest model is the DG-808C, a self launching sailplane with a Solo 2625 engine and the new designed "DEI-NT" Engine Control System.
There are also unpowered variants, the DG-800S and DG-808S, aimed at competition flying. These pure glider variants have a shorter and lighter fuselage built in the moulds of the DG-600 and allow a broader range of wing loadings.
Specifications (Competition DG-808C with 18-metre wings)
General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot
- Capacity: 156 kg (343 lb) water ballast
- Length: 7.06 m (23 ft 2 in)
- Wingspan: 18.00 m (59 ft 1 in)
- Height: 1.35 m (4 ft 5 in)
- Wing area: 11.8 m2 (127 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 27.4
- Empty weight: 344 kg (757 lb)
- Gross weight: 600 kg (1,320 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Solo , 40 kW (53 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 270 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 50 (51.5 with winglets)
- Rate of climb: 5.2 m/s (1,000 ft/min)
- Rate of sink: 0.50 m/s (98 ft/min)
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| This article includes a list of general
references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding
inline citations. (December 2012) |
| DG-800 | |
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| Self-launch of DG-808B 18 m | |
| Role | 15 metre- and 18 metre-Class sailplane |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | DG Flugzeugbau |
| First flight | 1993 |
| Number built | 401 |
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.
Design and development
The DG-800 was planned primarily as a powered self-launching sailplane. In the meantime it has spawned many variants, differentiated by the type of powerplant ( Rotax, Midwest or Solo), the span extensions (15 metre, 18 metre, both in variants with or without winglets), maximum allowed take-off mass, etc.
The newest model is the DG-808C, a self launching sailplane with a Solo 2625 engine and the new designed "DEI-NT" Engine Control System.
There are also unpowered variants, the DG-800S and DG-808S, aimed at competition flying. These pure glider variants have a shorter and lighter fuselage built in the moulds of the DG-600 and allow a broader range of wing loadings.
Specifications (Competition DG-808C with 18-metre wings)
General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot
- Capacity: 156 kg (343 lb) water ballast
- Length: 7.06 m (23 ft 2 in)
- Wingspan: 18.00 m (59 ft 1 in)
- Height: 1.35 m (4 ft 5 in)
- Wing area: 11.8 m2 (127 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 27.4
- Empty weight: 344 kg (757 lb)
- Gross weight: 600 kg (1,320 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Solo , 40 kW (53 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 270 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 50 (51.5 with winglets)
- Rate of climb: 5.2 m/s (1,000 ft/min)
- Rate of sink: 0.50 m/s (98 ft/min)
See also
Related lists
References