| EB29 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Open-class self-launched sailplane |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Binder Motorenbau |
| First flight | September 2009 |
The Binder EB29 is a German single-seat, open-class self-launching powered sailplane designed and built by Binder Motorenbau. Its wings are based on those of the earlier EB28, while the fuselage is newly designed.[1]
Variants
Originally available with wing extensions to give a 28.3 and 29.3 m span. Since March 2011, shorter 25.3 m wings have also been available.[citation needed]
Specifications (29m variant)
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 8 m (26 ft 3 in)
- Wingspan: 29.3 m (96 ft 2 in)
- Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 16.8 m2 (181 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 51
- Empty weight: 570 kg (1,257 lb) approximately
- Gross weight: 850 kg (1,874 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Solo 2625 02 , 48 kW (64 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed Binder BM-G1-160-R-120-1, 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) diameter
Performance
- Cruise speed: 160 km/h (99 mph, 86 kn) in powered flight
- Never exceed speed: 280 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn)
- Minimum control speed: 74 km/h (46 mph, 40 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 68
- Rate of climb: 2.5 m/s (490 ft/min) with engine
References
- ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 142. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Binder EB 29 (company website)
- ^ Die neue Formel Eins (test report, German)
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