D-28 “Windspiel”

DesignR. Kosin, R. Schomerus
Year of construction1933/1936
MaterialsWood, plywood, silk
Wingspan12m
Wing area11,4m²
Basic empty weight54 kg (D-28a), 72 kg or 83 kg (D-28b)
Seats1
Special featuresExceptionally lightweight. D-28a and heavyweight D-28b were also built. 1934 crosscountry worldrecord of 240 km. Planned route flight Darmstadt-Saarbrücken of 140 km on 8.March 1935.