Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke
Scheibe Flugzeugbau · Germany · first flew 1971 · light aircraft
The Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke is a German motorglider designed by Egon Scheibe in 1970. It was a development of the Scheibe Falke with seating in tandem rather than side-by-side.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Motorglider with two seats in tandem
- Long span of 16.3 metres on a low-wing layout
- Single Limbach SL 1700 piston engine
A low-wing motorglider with a span of 16.3 metres and tandem seating, powered by a 49 kW Limbach SL 1700 flat-four engine.
Specifications
- The Scheibe SF 28 Tandem-Falke has a length of 8.1 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.3 m (53 ft).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
The Tandem-Falke flew for the first time in May 1971. It was developed from the side-by-side Scheibe Falke.
Variants
The SF 28 was developed from the Scheibe Falke. It differs from the original design in its tandem seating.
Where you'll see it
A total of 119 had been built by 1985.
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