Maupin Carbon Dragon
Jim Maupin · United States · first flew 1988 · glider
The Maupin Carbon Dragon is an American high-wing single-seat glider designed by Jim Maupin and made available as plans for amateur construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat high-wing glider
- Long slender wing of 44 ft span
- Compact airframe about 6.1 m long
It is a high-wing single-seat glider with a 44 ft wing and an aspect ratio of 12.6.
Specifications
- The Maupin Carbon Dragon has a length of 6.1 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.41 m (44 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1988.
Variants
There were no variants: it is a single homebuilt design.
Where you'll see it
At least four were built. Plans are no longer available.
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