DG-200
A DG-200/17C sporting the shorter 15 m span (Évora, Portugal)
Role	15 metre class sailplane
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Glaser-Dirks
First flight	1977
Number built	192

The DG-200 is a 15 metre class glider built by Glaser-Dirks. It first flew in 1977. Tip extensions to 17 metres were offered in 1978. Later enhancements included a single piece canopy, a carbon-fibre spar and a change in the wing profile. A total of 192 DG-200 were built.

It belongs to the same generation as the Rolladen-Schneider LS3, Alexander Schleicher ASW 20, Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus, Eiri-Avion PIK-20 and Glasflügel Mosquito.

The DG-400 motor glider was derived from the DG-200/17C.

[edit] Specifications (15 metre wing)

General characteristics

• Crew: One pilot
• Capacity: 130 kg (290 lb) water ballast
• Length: 7.00 m (23 ft 0 in)
• Wingspan: 15.00 m (49 ft 3 in)
• Height: 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in)
• Wing area: 10.0 m² (118 ft²)
• Aspect ratio: 22.5
• Empty weight: 238 kg (524 lb)
• Gross weight: 450 kg (990 lb)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 270 km/h (170 mph)
• Maximum glide ratio: 42
• Rate of sink: 0.59 m/s (116 ft/min)

[edit] References

• DG-Flugzeugbau website
• Johnson R, An FTE of the DG-200, Soaring, July 1980
• Sailplane Directory

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