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The '''Scheibe Bergfalke''', (Bergfalke is German for "mountain hawk"), is a [[Germany|German]] |
The '''Scheibe Bergfalke''', (Bergfalke is German for "mountain hawk"), is a [[Germany|German]] [[glider]] developed by Scheibe Flugzeugbau. The Bergfalke 2, developed in 1951, was followed by the 2/55 with higher gross weight and the Bergfalke 3 has four degrees of forward wing sweep with airbrakes. In 1970, the Bergfalke 4 model was introduced with increased span (17.2 m) and large Schempp-Hirth airbrakes. A Bergfalke 2/55 has been adapted with the addition of a retracting Nelson H-59 engine and two wheel landing gear. The Scheibe Bergfalke's successor is the [[Scheibe Falke|Scheibe Falke]]. The below specifications are for the Bergfalke 3. |
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| Bergfalke | |
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| Role | Sailplane |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Scheibe |
The Scheibe Bergfalke, (Bergfalke is German for "mountain hawk"), is a German glider developed by Scheibe Flugzeugbau. The Bergfalke 2, developed in 1951, was followed by the 2/55 with higher gross weight and the Bergfalke 3 has four degrees of forward wing sweep with airbrakes. In 1970, the Bergfalke 4 model was introduced with increased span (17.2 m) and large Schempp-Hirth airbrakes. A Bergfalke 2/55 has been adapted with the addition of a retracting Nelson H-59 engine and two wheel landing gear. The Scheibe Bergfalke's successor is the Scheibe Falke. The below specifications are for the Bergfalke 3.
Variants
- Berfalke 1
- Bergfalke 2
- Bergfalke 2/55
- Bergfalke 3
- Bergfalke 4
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: two
- Aspect ratio: 15.6
Performance