Glaser-DirksDG-300
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Our editors' review up to date on Dec 28 2016
Thanks to its peculiar all-perspex full-lenght canopy, the Glaser-Dirks DG-300 is one of the most recognizable sailplanes in the market.
It was first marketed as a competitor of other more expensive standard class racers such as Rolladen-Schneider LS4 and Schempp-Hirth Discus. Whilst DG-300's overall performances are a little lower in the real world than advertised - especially at high speeds - it is still one of the best climbers around and a great ship for its price.
The instrument panel is a little on the small side, but the large and comfortable cockpit easily overcompensate for this downside. Rigging is also easy and safe, since the DG-300 comes with automatic connections on all controls.
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Why buy
Because it's beautiful, the view from the all-perspex cockpit is fantastic, and you will never ever have cold toes anymore.
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General characteristics
| Class | Standard |
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| Crew | 1 |
| First flight | 1983 |
| Built | 511 |
Technical characteristics
| Height | 1.39m |
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| Length | 6.8m |
| Wingspan | 15m |
| Wing Area | 10.3m² |
| Aspect Ratio | 21.9 |
| Flaps | No |
| Empty Weight | 238Kg |
| Gross Weight | 500Kg |
| Ballast | 130Kg |
| Retractable Gear | Yes |
| Retractable Propeller | No |
| Self Launching | No |
Performance
| Min Sink | 0.54m/s |
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| Glide Ratio | 42 |
| Stall speed | 68.5Km/h |
| VNE | 270Km/h |