Glasflügel 201 Standard Libelle
Glasflügel · Germany · first flew 1967 · glider
The Glasflügel Standard Libelle (H201) is a German 15-metre Standard-class glassfibre sailplane popular in club and competition soaring.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Slim fuselage with T-tail |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Unpowered sailplane — no engine
- 15m Standard-class GRP glider
- Slim fuselage with T-tail
A small light GRP glider with a slim fuselage, T-tail, and 15-metre wing, notably compact for its class.
Specifications
- The Glasflügel 201 Standard Libelle has a length of 6.4 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
First flown in 1967, it was one of the early successful GRP Standard-class gliders and was built in substantial numbers.
Variants
Produced as the H201 and H201B with detail refinements.
Where you'll see it
Widely flown in club and competition soaring across Europe, including in the UK.
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- Glasflügel H 202 Standard Libelle
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