Kassel 12
Segelflugzeugbau Kassel · Germany · first flew 1935 · glider
The Kassel 12 was a German training glider of minimalist design.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Pilot sits atop a tapered wooden structure
- High wing on struts
- Spring skid in place of a wheeled undercarriage
The pilot sits atop a tapered wooden structure that supports a high wing on a set of struts, with a conventional empennage at the rear and a spring skid as undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Kassel 12 has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
A minimalist training glider developed in the 1920s. A Finnish-built Kassel 12A first flew at Santahamina on 28 March 1935.
Variants
Finnish conscripts built one Kassel 12A in 1935.
Where you'll see it
It was used for glider training.
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