Fafnir | |
---|---|
Role | High performance glider |
National origin | Germany |
Manufacturer | Rhön-Rossitten Gesellschaft (RRG) |
Designer | Alexander Lippisch |
First flight | July–August 1930 |
Number built | 1 |
Developed into | RRG Fafnir 2 |
The RRG Fafnir, named after the legendary dragon, was a single seat German high performance glider designed by Alexander Lippisch. It won the Rhön competition in 1931 and made several outstanding flights as well as setting a fashion for gull wings.