DFS 346 - Specifications (346-3)

Specifications (346-3)

General characteristics

  • Crew: one, pilot
  • Length: 44 ft 1 in (13.45 m)
  • Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in (9 m)
  • Height: 11 ft 7 in (3.54 m)
  • Wing area: 213 ft² (19.9 m²)
  • Airfoil: DFS 346#Design
  • Empty weight: 4,806 lb (2,100 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 11,506 lb (5,230 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1× Walter HWK 109-509 rocket, 33.4 kN (7,500 lbf) 33.4 kN

Performance

  • Never exceed speed: 2,765 km/h (estimated) (1,723 mph)
  • Maximum speed: 900 km/h (verified) (560 mph)
  • Service ceiling: 35,000 m (estimated) (114,800 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 6,000 m/min (estimated) (19,680 ft/min)


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