DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000
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DG-1000 with 20 metre wingspan. | |
Role | Two-Seater Class sailplane |
National origin | Germany |
Manufacturer | DG Flugzeugbau |
First flight | July Template:Avyear |
The DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000 is a glider of the Two Seater Class built by DG Flugzeugbau. It first flew in July 2000 at Speyer in Germany. There are four models, with 18- and 20-metre wings of HQK-51 profile. The 1001 replaced the DG-505 in production.[1]
With an 18-metre span it is fully certified for aerobatics (and +7/-5 Gs); with a 20-metre span it is certified for limited aerobatics (and +5/-2.65 Gs).
The retractable engine (DG1000T) is mounted on a pylon aft of the double cockpit. There is a reduction gear (2:3 to 1.0) between the engine and the two-blade carbon-fibre composite propeller. The propeller was designed and is produced by the DG factory.
Operational History
In 2011, the DG-1000 was selected by the USAF as a replacement for the Blanik TG-10. It will serve as a basic soaring trainer for cadets at the United States Air Force Academy. It also serves as the primary competition platform for the USAF Academy Aerobatic Demonstration Team. Its USAF designation is TG-16A.[2][3]
Variants
- DG-1000S
- Standard 20 metre span version[citation needed]
- DG-1000S 18/20
- Model Flown either as an 18 metre or 20 metre glider[citation needed]
- DG-1000S Club
- Only 18 metre span, fixed undercarriage and no capacity for water ballast[citation needed]
- DG-1001
- Newer refined version[citation needed]
- DG-1000T/DG-1001T
- 18 or 20 metre span with a 2-stroke piston engine[citation needed]
- Akaflieg Karlsruhe DG-1000J Turbine
- The DG-1000T with a turbojet engine installation[citation needed]
- DG-1001M
- 20 metre self-launching version with SOLO 2-stroke[citation needed]
- TG-16A
- USAF designation. Used to train cadets in soaring at the United States Air Force Academy. Replaces the Blanik TG-10.[3]
Operators
Military
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Specifications (DG1000S)
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General characteristics
- Crew: Two
- Capacity: 160 kg (350 lb) of water ballast
- Aspect ratio: 22.8
Performance
- Maximum glide ratio: 46.5 (gear up)
Sources
References
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- ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 142. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ "AF Academy buys 19 new gliders for cadet training | koaa.com | Colorado Springs | Pueblo |". koaa.com. Retrieved 2012-12-06.
- ^ a b Baillie, Amber (2012-07-26). "End of an era: 94th FTS phases out TG-10 gliders". Usafa.af.mil. Archived from the original on 2013-01-04. Retrieved 2012-12-06.
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