Specifications (Discus B)
General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot
- Length: 6.58 m (21 ft 7 in)
- Wingspan: 15.00 m (49 ft 3 in)
- Height: 1.30 m (4 ft 3 in)
- Wing area: 10.58 m2 (113.9 ft2)
- Aspect ratio: 21.3
- Empty weight: 230 kg (510 lb)
- Gross weight: 525 kg (1,160 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
- Maximum glide ratio: 42.5
- Rate of sink: 0.59 m/s (116 ft/min)
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