In 1981 The Twin II won the world Out & Return record for two-seat sailplanes (1000.88 km/ 621.92 miles) flown by Tom Knauff of the U.S.
This particular aircraft is modeled after LN-GAB which is operated by Ringerikes Seilflyklubb in Norway
Geometry | |
Wing Span | 17.5m / 57.4 ft |
Wing Area | 17.8m2 / 191 ft2 |
Aspect Ratio | 17.2 |
Weight | |
Empty Weight | 368kg / 811lb |
Maximum Weight | 580kg / 1279lb |
Waterballast | 0 |
Wing Loading | 32.58 kg/m2 / 6.67lb/ft2 |
Gliding Performance | |
Best L/D | 36 @ 105kph/56kts |
Min. Sink | 0.75m/s / 2.45ft/s |
Stall Speed | 62km/h |
Maximum Speed (Vne) | 250km/h |
Max. speed in rough air | 170km/h |