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Valentin Flugzeugbau GmbH were builders of gliders
such as the Mistral-C when they designed the Taifun 17E and put it into
production in 1982. The initial 100 examples were powered by an
80hp(59kW) Limbach and had a maximum take-off weight of 1808lb(820kg). A
reduced span variant was the Taifun 12E (2 built) which was similar to
the 17E but had a wingspan of 38’8.5" (11.8m). A fair number of Taifun
17E’s remain airworthy.
D-KIVU
c/n 1019
Germany
2 seat motor glider first flown in 1981
Engine: 90hp(67kW) Limbach
Length: 25’6.5"(7.78m)
Height: 7’6.5"(2.29m)Wingspan: 55’9"(16.99m)
No.built: 135* Range: 680miles(1094km)
Cruising speed: 125mph(201kmh) Empty weight: 1345lb(610kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 1874lb(850kg) |
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