BGA glider data sheet - Kranich III

Data source: The world’s Sailplanes Vol 1 & LBA

Date of issue: 12 May1986

Manufacturer: Folke-Wulf GmbH, Hunefeldstrasse 1-5, Bremen-Flughafen 2800, Germany

Link to mandatory mods:

Weighing Data: Max weight (dry)

Kg Pounds 520 1146

Max weight of non lifting

345 761

components (everything except wings)

BGA concession non-aerobatic
max weight of non lifting components [+5%] Max pilot weight (seat load)
Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) Aft C of G limit (aft of datum) Front pilot position (forward) Rear pilot position (aft of datum)

mm 688 818 330 965

Inches 27.1 32.2 13 38

Control deflections in mm

Up Down Distance - Max

hinge to measuring point

free play

Ailerons 170 50 ±20 ±10
Elevator 135 135 ±10 ±10

405 325

Trim Rudder

Left & right 550 ± 30

1050

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE at rib 2

Horizontal datum: Rear fuselage horizontal

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

100 185 Aerotow

Rough air

70 130 Winch / auto tow

Knots 70 54

Kph 130 100

Max winch weak link: 850 Kg (Brown) Tyre pressure:Main psi (Bar), rear psi (bar) Non aerobatic. Cloud flying not permitted. (Designed to German BVS 2)

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Date: 19 July 2004

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