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Scheibe Flugzeugbau GmbH was founded by Egon Scheibe
in 1951 to build gliders. The first powered design was the SF-23, the
prototype of which was first flown powered by a 65hp(48kW) Continental.
The first production model was the SF-23A which was followed by the
SF-23B (4 built) which was powered by a 100hp(75kW) Continental and the
SF-23C (6 built) which was powered by a 115hp(85kW) Lycoming and with a
maximum take-off weight of 1609lb(730kg). Production of the Sperling
ended in 1961 and a few remain airworthy.
G-BCHX
c/n 2013
Germany
2 seat light aircraft first flown in 1955
Engine: 95hp(70kW) Continental C90-12F
Length: 20’4"(6.19m)
Height: 7’2"(2.18m)Wingspan: 32’4"(9.85m)
No.built: 17 Range: 435miles(700km)
Cruising speed: 100mph(160kmh) Empty weight: 926lb(420kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 1455lb(660kg) |
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