Schleicher K7

K7 Rhönadler
Role Glider
National origin West Germany
Manufacturer Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co
Designer Rudolf Kaiser
Introduction 1960
Status Production completed
Number built 550
Developed from Schleicher Ka-2
Variants Schleicher ASK 13

The Schleicher K7 Rhönadler is a West German high-wing, two-seat, glider that was designed by Rudolf Kaiser and produced by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.[1][2]

Often referred to as the Ka-7 or K-7, the US Federal Aviation Administration type certificate officially designates it as the K7.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ a b Activate Media (2006). "Ka-7 Schleicher". Archived from the original on 17 November 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
  2. ^ a b Said, Bob (November 1983). "1983 Sailplane Directory". Soaring Magazine. Soaring Society of America. USPS 499-920.
  3. ^ Federal Aviation Administration (February 1961). "Type Certificate Data Sheet No. 7g3" (PDF). Retrieved 23 July 2011.