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The DG-200 is a 15 metre class glider

Glider aircraft

Glider aircraft are heavier-than-air craft that are supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against their lifting surfaces, and whose free flight does not depend on an engine. Mostly these types of aircraft are intended for routine operation without engines, though engine failure can...

 built by Glaser-Dirks. It first flew in 1977. Wingtip extensions to 17 metres were offered in 1978. Later enhancements included a single-piece canopy, a carbon-fibre wing 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

Rolladen-Schneider LS3

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, Alexander Schleicher ASW 20, Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus, Eiri-Avion PIK-20

Eiri-Avion PIK-20

|-References:**Thomas F, Fundamentals of Sailplane Design, College Park Press, 1999*Simons M, Segelflugzeuge 1965-2000, Eqip, 2004*...

 and Glasflügel Mosquito

Glasflügel 303

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

Variants

DG-200

The original production model

DG-202

Improved model with large one-piece canopy replacing the split type of the DG-200 and other refinements highlighted by customer feedback and flight testing.

DG-200/17

The Dg-200 with optional wingtip extensions to 17m span

DG-202/17

The Dg-202 with optional wingtip extensions to 17m span

DG-202/17C

The Dg-200 with optional wingtip extensions to 17m span and carbon fibre spars

Specifications (15 metre wing)