D-9 “Konsul”

DesignA. Botsch, R. Spies, F. Hoppe
Year of Construction1923
MaterialsWood, Plywood, Fabric
Wingspan18,2 m
Wing area21m²
Basic empty weight200kg
Seat1
Special featureslean wings, long fuselage with elliptical cross section, aileron differential, wing twist.
“The best glider of its time, showing all the characteristics of our current gliders” (Brütting, 1972)