DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000

"DG-1000" redirects here. Not to be confused with USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) or Zumwalt-class destroyer (DDG-1000).
DG-1000
DG-1000 with 20 metre wingspan.
General information
TypeTwo-Seater Class sailplane
National originGermany
ManufacturerDG Flugzeugbau
History
First flightJuly 2000

The DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000 is a two-seater class glider built by DG Flugzeugbau. It first flew in July 2000 at Speyer in Germany.[1] There are four models, with 18- and 20-metre wings[1] of HQK-51 profile. The latest DG-1001 variant replaced the DG-505 in production.[2]

With 18 m (59 ft) span wings it is fully certified for aerobatics (+7 -5 g); with a 20 m (66 ft) span wings it is certified for limited aerobatics (+5 -2.65 g).

The engine (DG1000T) is mounted on a pylon aft of the double cockpit. There is a reduction gear (2.3:1.0) between the engine and the two-blade carbon-fibre composite propeller. The propeller was designed by and made in the DG factory.

  1. ^ a b Barnard, Nick (2007). How to Fly a Plane. United Kingdom: Thames&Hudson. p. 51.
  2. ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011–12, page 142. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X