Akaflieg Darmstadt D-34
Akaflieg Darmstadt · Germany · first flew 1955 · glider
The Akaflieg Darmstadt D-34 was a series of experimental single-seat sailplanes built to explore plastics and composite materials.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Short 6.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Experimental single-seat sailplane built of plastics and composites
- Shoulder-mounted wing of 12.65 m span
- Short 6.4 m fuselage
A single-seat sailplane with a 12.65 m span and a glide ratio of 31.6:1 at 90 km/h.
Specifications
- The Akaflieg Darmstadt D-34 has a length of 6.4 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.65 m (42 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
They were designed at the University of Darmstadt in the 1950s and early 1960s. The D-34a first flew in 1955, the D-34b Aphrodite followed in 1957, the D-34c in 1958 and the D-34d in 1960.
Variants
Four variants were built: the D-34a (1955), D-34b Aphrodite (1957), D-34c B'phrodite (1958) and D-34d (1960).
Where you'll see it
They were experimental research sailplanes.
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