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 two-seater class glider built by DG Flugzeugbau. It first flew in July 2000 at Speyer in Germany.^[1] There are four models, with 18- and 20-metre wings^[1] of HQK-51 profile. The latest DG-1001 variant replaced the DG-505 in production.^[2]

With 18 m (59 ft) span wings it is fully certified for aerobatics (+7 -5 g); with a 20 m (66 ft) span wings it is certified for limited aerobatics (+5 -2.65 g).

The engine (DG1000T) is mounted on a pylon aft of the double cockpit. There is a reduction gear (2.3:1.0) between the engine and the two-blade carbon-fibre composite propeller. The propeller was designed by and made in the DG factory.

^ ^a ^b Barnard, Nick (2007). How to Fly a Plane. United Kingdom: Thames&Hudson. p. 51.
^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011–12, page 142. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X

[:0-1] Barnard, Nick (2007). How to Fly a Plane. United Kingdom: Thames&Hudson. p. 51.

[WDLA11-2] Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011–12, page 142. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X

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DG-1000

DG-1000 with 20 metre wingspan.
Role	Two-Seater Class sailplane Type of aircraft
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	DG Flugzeugbau
First flight	July 2000