Schempp-Hirth Standard Austria
Civilian
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The Standard Austria, developed in 1959, represents an early entry in the 15-metre standard-class glider category. This single-seat Austrian-origin aircraft measures 6.2 meters long with a 15-meter wingspan, embodying the lightweight construction and precision engineering principles of post-war sailplane development. Despite its age, the Standard Austria established design precedents for competition sailplanes across the European circuit, influencing subsequent generations of standard-class aircraft.
Specifications
- Role
- Glider
- Origin
- Austria
- Crew
- 1
- First flight
- 1959
- Length
- 6.2 m
- Wingspan
- 15 m