Akaflieg Berlin B3 Charlotte II
Akaflieg Berlin · Germany · first flew 1923 · glider
The Akaflieg Berlin B3 Charlotte II was a glider built in Germany in the 1920s, a high-wing, tailless sailplane of all-wood construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing tailless sailplane
- All-wood construction
- Single skid for landing
A tailless high-wing sailplane with a span of 14.2 m and a length of only 4.1 m.
Specifications
- The Akaflieg Berlin B3 Charlotte II has a length of 4.1 m (13 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.2 m (47 ft).
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History
It first flew in 1923.
Variants
Only one Charlotte II was built.
Where you'll see it
It was an experimental tailless sailplane with a single skid for landing and applied brakes.
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