Teichfuss Astore
F.A.L. Teichfuss · Italy · first flew 1936 · glider
The Teichfuss Astore (Goshawk) was an Italian intermediate single-seat trainer glider designed by Luigi Teichfuss.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing glider
- Single-seat training glider
- Wingspan of 14 m
It is a high-wing single-seat glider with a wingspan of 14 m and a glide ratio of 18:1 at 60 km/h.
Specifications
- The Teichfuss Astore has a length of 6.25 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was flown in 1936 and built by the Teichfuss glider factory at Pavullo nel Frignano.
Variants
Two were built and used by the Pavullo nel Frignano flying school.
Where you'll see it
It was used as an intermediate trainer glider.
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