Glasflügel H 204 Standard Libelle

Glasflügel · Germany · first flew 1970 · glider

The Glasflügel H 204 Standard Libelle is a refined development of the H 202, featuring an improved wing profile for better thermal performance and a refined cockpit. It continued the Standard Libelle's competition success into the early 1970s.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Mid-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × none, embedded-mounted
F — Fuselage	6.6 m fuselage
T — Tail	T-tail

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Unpowered sailplane — no engine
Improved Standard Libelle with revised wing section
15 m span GRP Standard-class sailplane with T-tail

Practically identical to the H 202 in external appearance; the 204 is distinguished primarily by subtle wing leading-edge profile differences difficult to see in the field.

Specifications

The Glasflügel H 204 Standard Libelle has a length of 6.6 m (22 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

Glasflügel introduced the H 204 around 1970 with aerodynamic refinements to the wing section that improved low-speed thermalling performance without sacrificing cruise speed. The type remained competitive in Standard-class events and sold well across Europe and North America.

Variants

Follows directly from the H 202; both models share the Standard Libelle designation and are closely related to the Club Libelle trainer variant.

Where you'll see it

Used by club and competition pilots worldwide; the Standard Libelle family influenced subsequent fibreglass sailplane design across the industry.

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