Teichfuss Orione
Luigi Teichfuss · Italy · first flew 1932 · glider
The Teichfuss Orione (Orion) was an Italian high performance single-seat glider designed by Luigi Teichfuss.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.18 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing glider
- Single seat
- Span of 16.6 metres
Look for a long-span single-seat competition glider with a high wing, spanning 16.6 metres.
Specifications
- The Teichfuss Orione has a length of 7.18 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.6 m (54 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Orione first flew in 1932. It made a six-hour record flight.
Variants
Only one Orione was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The Orione flew as the Italian representative at the 1936 Olympics.
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