Teichfuss Grifo
F.A.L. Teichfuss · Italy · first flew 1934 · glider
The Teichfuss Grifo was an Italian single-seat training glider designed by Luigi Teichfuss and flown in 1934. It was built in small numbers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Wing on a pedestal braced by parallel faired struts to the lower fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Braced high-wing monoplane with a rectangular single-spar wing
- Wing on a pedestal braced by parallel faired struts to the lower fuselage
- Open cockpit ahead of the pedestal with a small windscreen
The wing is rectangular in plan with full rounded tips, and ailerons occupy more than half the span. The fuselage is a ply-covered hexagonal wooden structure with a tailplane mounted on top.
Specifications
- The Teichfuss Grifo has a length of 6.53 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.2 m (47 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was intended as an improved version of the Teichfuss Nibio I. The wing was plywood-covered ahead of the spar and fabric-covered behind it.
Variants
Three Grifos were built, with no other versions.
Where you'll see it
The three aircraft were used by flying clubs.
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