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Akaflieg Berlin B2 Teufelchen

Civilian
Akaflieg Berlin B2 Teufelchen

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The Akaflieg Berlin B2 Teufelchen emerged in 1922 as a German sailplane, representing early academic aircraft development within the soaring community. This 5-meter-long glider, spanning 11.5 meters, embodied experimental thinking and theoretical research within the pioneering soaring movement. It advanced aerodynamic knowledge of unpowered flight and efficiency through systematic design development processes.

Specifications

Role
Glider
Origin
Germany
First flight
1922
Length
5 m
Wingspan
11.5 m