National Soaring Museum - DFS Olympia Meise Sailplane
Bill Maloney 10/24/2009 |
01 DFS Olympia Meise Sailplane | 02 DFS Olympia Meise Sailplane | 03 DFS Olympia Meise Canopy | 04 DFS Olympia Meise Sailplane |
05 DFS Olympia Meise Tail |
Length: 23 feet 10 inches
Wingspan: 49 feet, 2 inches
Structure: Wood & Fabric
Wing Area: 165 feet 2
Crew: 1
Weight: Empty - 450lbs, Max - 595lbs
Wing Loading: 4.09lbs per square foot
Glide Speed: mph
Glide Ratio : 25:1 at 56mph
Rate of Sink: 2.2 feet per second @ 39mph
First Flight : 1938
Cost: $
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