Weltensegler

Weltensegler
Role Glider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Weltensegler G.m.b.H.[1]
Designer Friedrich Wenk[1]
First flight 1921[1]
Number built 1[1]

Weltensegler G.m.b.H. was a German aircraft company formed by Friedrich Wenk, who became its Technical Director.[2]

Wenk developed tailless gliders and entered one in the 1921 Rhön gliding competition held at the Wasserkuppe, from 8 August to 25 August 1921.[2][3]

The designer Alexander Lippisch was an employee.[2]

  1. ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference 1920-1945 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b c Lippisch, A.; The Delta Wing: History and Development, Iowa State University 1981, pages 2-4.
  3. ^ Hoff, Wilhelm. “Technical memorandum No. 100, Rhön Soaring Flight Competition, 1921”. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. Washington D.C.. June 1922.

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