DG Flugzeugbau DG-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.

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.

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.

General characteristics

Performance

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