Akaflieg Darmstadt D-7 Margarete
Akaflieg Darmstadt · Germany · first flew 1923 · glider
The Akaflieg Darmstadt D-7 Margarete was one of the earliest two-seat monoplane gliders, designed and built by German university students in 1923.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing two-seat glider
- Wingspan of 15.3 metres
- Göttingen 533 aerofoil at the root
Look for an early high-wing two-seat glider about 15 metres in span.
Specifications
- The Akaflieg Darmstadt D-7 Margarete has a length of 7.65 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.3 m (50 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Fritz Hoppe, R. Kercher and E. Schatzki and first flew in 1923.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no other versions.
Where you'll see it
It was built by the Akaflieg Darmstadt student group.
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