| Weltensegler | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Glider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Weltensegler G.m.b.H.[1] |
| Designer | Friedrich Wenk[1] |
| First flight | 1921[1] |
| Number built | 1[1] |
Weltensegler G.m.b.H. was a German aircraft company formed by Friedrich Wenk, who became its Technical Director.[2]
Wenk developed tailless gliders and entered one in the 1921 Rhön gliding competition held at the Wasserkuppe, from 8 August to 25 August 1921.[2][3]
The designer Alexander Lippisch was an employee.[2]
- ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference
1920-1945was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b c Lippisch, A.; The Delta Wing: History and Development, Iowa State University 1981, pages 2-4.
- ^ Hoff, Wilhelm. “Technical memorandum No. 100, Rhön Soaring Flight Competition, 1921”. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. Washington D.C.. June 1922.