DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000

"DG-1000" redirects here. It is not to be confused with USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) or Zumwalt-class destroyer (DDG-1000).
DG-1000
DG-1000 with 20 metre wingspan.
Role Two-Seater Class sailplane
National origin Germany
Manufacturer DG Flugzeugbau
First flight July 2000




The DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000 is a glider of the Two Seater Class built by DG Flugzeugbau. It first flew in July 2000 at Speyer in Germany. There are four models, with 18- and 20-metre wings of HQK-51 profile. The 1001 replaced the DG-505 in production.[1]

With an 18 metre span it is fully certified for aerobatics (and +7/-5 Gs); with a 20 metre span it is certified for limited aerobatics (and +5/-2.65 Gs).

The retractable engine (DG1000T) is mounted on a pylon aft of the double cockpit. There is a reduction gear (2:3 to 1.0) between the engine and the two-blade carbon-fibre composite propeller. The propeller was designed and is produced by the DG factory.


Operational History

In 2011, the DG-1000 was selected by the USAF as a replacement for the Blanik TG-10. It will serve as a basic soaring trainer for cadets at the United States Air Force Academy. It also serves as the primary competition platform for the USAF Academy Aerobatic Demonstration Team. Its USAF designation is TG-16A.[2][3]

Variants

DG-1000S
Standard 20 metre span version
DG-1000S 18/20
Model Flown either as an 18 metre or 20 metre glider
DG-1000S Club
Only 18 metre span, fixed undercarriage and no capacity for water ballast
DG-1001
Newer refined version
DG-1000T/DG-1001T
18 or 20 metre span with a 2-stroke piston engine
Akaflieg Karlsruhe DG-1000J Turbine
The DG-1000T with a turbojet engine installation
DG-1001M
20 metre self-launching version with SOLO 2-stroke
TG-16A
USAF designation. Used to train cadets in soaring at the United States Air Force Academy. Replaces the Blanik TG-10.[3]

Operators

Military

 Australia
A U.S. Air Force Academy TG-16A
 Indonesia
 United States

Specifications (DG1000S)

DG 1000S launch

General characteristics

Performance


Sources

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to DG-1000.
  1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 142. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. "AF Academy buys 19 new gliders for cadet training | koaa.com | Colorado Springs | Pueblo |". koaa.com. Retrieved 2012-12-06.
  3. 1 2 Baillie, Amber (2012-07-26). "End of an era: 94th FTS phases out TG-10 gliders". Usafa.af.mil. Retrieved 2012-12-06.
  4. "DG Flugzeugbau: AAFC". Dg-flugzeugbau.de. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
  5. "DG Flugzeugbau: DG-1001 Club Indonesien". Dg-flugzeugbau.de. Retrieved 2013-06-05.
  6. "Factsheets : 94 Flying Training Squadron (AETC)". af.mil. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
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