FLUGWAG Bremen ESS 641
Flugwissenschaftliche Arbeitsgemeinschaft Bremen · Germany · first flew 1971 · light aircraft
The FLUGWAG Bremen ESS 641 was a 1970s German glider-towing monoplane designed and built by the Flugwissenschaftliche Arbeitsgemeinschaft Bremen research organisation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single tractor Lycoming O-360 flat-four engine
- Single-seat glider tug
A single-seat low-wing tug with a span of 10.5 m and a 180 hp flat-four engine.
Specifications
- The FLUGWAG Bremen ESS 641 has a length of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 17 September 1971 and was powered by a 180 hp Avco Lycoming O-360-A3A flat-four engine.
Variants
It was a single-engined glider-towing monoplane.
Where you'll see it
It was designed to tow gliders.
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