Schleicher Rhonadler
Alexander Schleicher · Germany · first flew 1932 · glider
The Schleicher Rhonadler is a high-performance single-seat competition sailplane built in Germany in the 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Slender fuselage 7.2 m long |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing single-seat sailplane
- Long wing of 17.4 m span
- Slender fuselage 7.2 m long
A high-wing sailplane with a span of 17.4 m and an aspect ratio of 16.8.
Specifications
- The Schleicher Rhonadler has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.4 m (57 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Hans Jacobs and first flew in 1932. It is also known as the DFS Rhonadler or Jacobs Rhonadler.
Variants
The Rhonadler 35 is a later version.
Where you'll see it
More than 65 were built. Its glide ratio is about 20:1.
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