Laubenthal Württemberg
Akaflieg Darmstadt · Germany · first flew 1927 · glider
The Laubenthal Württemberg was a single-seat glider designed by Paul Laubenthal and built at the University of Darmstadt for Wolf Hirth. It is sometimes known as the Akaflieg Darmstadt Württemberg.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.465 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Parasol wing
- Single-seat glider
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Specifications
- The Laubenthal Württemberg has a length of 6.465 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.2 m (50 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Württemberg first flew in 1927. Wolf Hirth won four prizes in it at an international competition in France in 1928.
Variants
A second machine was built in 1929 by Klemm Leichtflugzeugbau GmbH.
Where you'll see it
Two were built. Wolf Hirth flew the first at an international competition in France in 1928.
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