DG-200
Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau · Germany · first flew 1977 · glider
The Glaser-Dirks DG-200 is a single-seat Standard-class competition glider that established the DG family's reputation for performance and handling quality. A glide ratio of approximately 40:1 made it competitive at national level through the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Clean composite fuselage with small cockpit canopy |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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- Unpowered sailplane — no engine
- Standard-class 15m glider with T-tail, predecessor to the DG-300
- Clean composite fuselage with small cockpit canopy
Distinguished from the DG-300 by the slightly less refined wing profile and older-style canopy frame; the T-tail is shared across the DG family. Slightly shorter fuselage than the DG-300.
Specifications
- The DG-200 has a length of 6.7 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed by Wilhelm Dirks and first flown in 1977, the DG-200 was an evolution of the DG-100 concept with refined aerodynamics and improved construction. It sold well across Europe and spawned the successful DG-300 series.
Variants
The DG-200-17 extended the span to 17m for the Club class; the DG-201 introduced minor refinements. Both are externally very similar to the standard DG-200.
Where you'll see it
Popular with European private owners and club fleets throughout the 1980s; survivors remain on BGA and DAeC registers and are flown at club and regional competitions.
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