GlasflügelH-201B Standard Libelle
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Our editors' review up to date on Dec 28 2016
The old, yet still well known H-201 Standard Libelle is a modified version of the H-301, built to meet the requirements of the Standard Class, which is to say no flaps, no winglets, no retractable landing gear. No frills, just the pleasure of flying.
Its canopy has a very recognizable shape and is one of the most loved gliders of all times, by both beginners and experienced pilots, because of its good performances, robustness and easy handling.
It is also a breeze to rig and has very predictable reactions while airborne: no overclimb, no unexpected spin in thermal.
Did I also say you can have it for a fraction of the price of other pretty much equivalent machines?
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Why not?? It's beautiful, unexpensive and every pilot who fly it loves it.
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General characteristics
| Class | Standard |
|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
| First flight | 1969 |
| Built | 601 |
Technical characteristics
| Height | 1.25m |
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| Length | 6.19m |
| Wingspan | 15m |
| Wing Area | 9.8m² |
| Aspect Ratio | 23 |
| Flaps | No |
| Empty Weight | 185Kg |
| Gross Weight | 350Kg |
| Ballast | 50Kg |
| Retractable Gear | Yes |
| Retractable Propeller | No |
| Self Launching | No |
Performance
| Min Sink | 0.57m/s |
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| Glide Ratio | 38 |
| VNE | 250Km/h |
| Gs | 5.3/-2.65 |