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RRG Fafnir
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RRG Fafnir

German single-seat glider, 1930

Overview

The RRG Fafnir, named after the legendary dragon, was a single seat German high performance glider designed by Alexander Lippisch. It won the Rhön competition in 1931 and made several outstanding flights as well as setting a fashion for gull wings.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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