Roter Vogel

Roter Vogel
Role	Motor glider
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Baumer Aero Company
Introduction	1923

The Roter Vogel is a German sailplane design built in 1923 that was adapted for powered flight.^[1]

Contents 1 Design and development 2 Operational history 3 Specifications (Roter Vogel) 4 References

Design and development

The high-wing, Roter Vogel was first designed to be a conventional glider, and was adapted for powered flight with the smallest engine available at the time.

The Douglas engine was mounted flush inside the cockpit of the glider, with the prop driven by internal belts. The rudder and elevators were hinged to be a single movable surface.^[2]

Operational history

The Roter Vogel placed second in the 1924 Roene Germany Light Aircraft Contest.

Specifications (Roter Vogel)

Data from Sport Aviation

General characteristics

• Capacity: 1
• Length: 5.28 m (17 ft 4 in)
• Wingspan: 9.91 m (32 ft 6 in)
• Wing area: 13.6 m² (146 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 7:4
• Empty weight: 180 kg (397 lb)
• Gross weight: 235 kg (518 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Douglas 350cc, 6.0 kW (8 hp)
• Propellers: 2-bladed, 1.47 m (4 ft 10 in) diameter

Performance

References

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