Akaflieg Berlin B3 Charlotte II
| B3 Charlotte II | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Sailplane |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Akaflieg Berlin |
| First flight | 1923 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Akaflieg Berlin B3 Charlotte II was a glider built in Germany in the 1920s. It featured a high-wing, tailless sailplane configuration of all-wood construction, which had a single skid for landing and applied brakes.[1]
Specifications
[edit]Data from 75 Jahre 10 NI AKAFLIEG BERLIN 1920 - 1995 [2]
General characteristics
- Length: 4.1 m (13 ft 5 in)
- Wingspan: 14.2 m (46 ft 7 in)
- Height: 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in)
- Wing area: 19.5 m2 (210 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 10.3
- Empty weight: 133 kg (293 lb)
- Gross weight: 195 kg (430 lb)
Performance
- Wing loading: 10 kg/m2 (2.0 lb/sq ft)
References
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