Designed in Germany in the 1950s the Zugvogel (Migratory Bird) is a high-performance glider capable of long duration flights. The fuselage is primarily constructed of steel tube covered with fabric; the nose is fiberglass, while the wings and tail are wood. The Zugvogel IIIB was introduced in 1957 for the newly created open class of gliders. Approximately thirty were built up to 1962.
Wingspan | 49 ft |
Length | 20 ft 6 in. |
Weight | 607 lbs (loaded) |
Maximum Speed | 112 MPH |
Service Ceiling | 20,000 ft |
Range | 305 miles |
Crew | 1 |
Manufacturer
Scheibe
Markings
Robert H. Tornquist, 1982
Designation
IIIB
Registration
N111MG, D-8514
Serial Number
1023
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