DFS 40

The DFS 40 Delta V, also known as Delta 40, was a tailless experimental aircraft of the German Research Institute for Gliding (DFS ).

Developed the aircraft was a further development of the DFS 39 Delta IVc. So the engine was installed behind and worked on a pusher propeller. The front portion of the plane has been vitrified. The pilot should be in the narrow fuselage. The other structure corresponds to the DFS 39th It just towing tests were carried out as a sailor.

Specifications

DFS 40 - Delta V

  • Wingspan: 12.0 m
  • Length: 5.1 m

Fafnir | duck | Stork | Delta I to IVb | DFS 38 | DFS 39 | DFS 40 | DFS 54 | DFS 193 | DFS 194 | DFS 228 | DFS 230 | DFS 331 | DFS 332 | DFS 346 | DFS boar | DFS Habicht | DFS Kranich | DFS Olympia Meise | DFS Reiher | DFS Rhon Bussard | DFS Rhönsperber | DFS Weihe

  • Experimental aircraft
  • German Research Institute for Gliding
Lippisch Delta IV
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