Akaflieg Berlin B1 Charlotte
Akaflieg Berlin · Germany · first flew 1922 · glider
The Akaflieg Berlin B1 Charlotte was a glider built in Germany in the 1920s, named after the university at Charlottenburg.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Tailless sailplane layout
- High wing spanning 15.2 m
- Landing skids instead of wheels
Look for a tailless high-wing sailplane 4.5 m long with a wingspan of 15.2 m, landing on a pair of skids.
Specifications
- The Akaflieg Berlin B1 Charlotte has a length of 4.5 m (15 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.2 m (50 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The B1 first flew in 1922. It was of all-wood construction.
Variants
Only one B1 was built.
Where you'll see it
The B1 was built by the Akaflieg Berlin student flying group as a sailplane.
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