The DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000 is a two-seater class glider built by

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. It first flew in July 2000 at Speyer in Germany. There are four models, with 18- and 20-metre wings of HQK-51 profile. The latest DG-1001 variant replaced the DG-505 in production.Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011–12'', page 142. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X With a wingspan, it is fully certified for aerobatics (+7 -5 g); with a wingspan, it is certified for limited aerobatics (+5 -2.65 g). The engine (DG1000T) is mounted on a pylon aft of the double cockpit. There is a reduction gear (2.3:1.0) between the engine and the two-blade carbon-fibre composite propeller. The propeller was designed by and made in the DG factory.

Operational history

In 2011, the DG-1000 was selected by the USAF as a replacement for the Blanik TG-10. It will serve as a basic soaring trainer for cadets at the

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. It also serves as the primary competition platform for the USAF Academy Aerobatic Demonstration Team. Its USAF designation is TG-16A.

Variants

;DG1000S :Basic unpowered variant, two or three wheel configuration, with provisions for a retractable landing gear. ;DG1000T :Retractable pylon-mounted engine, aft of the cockpit, with a 2.3:1 reduction gear driving a two-blade carbon-fibre composite propeller, designed and produced by DG. ;DG-1001 :Refined version with electric landing gear retraction.Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: ''World Directory of Light Aviation 2015–16'', page 174. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ;DG-1001e neo :fitted with

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– due to fly 2020. ;TG-16A :

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designation. Used to train cadets in soaring at the

, replacing the LET TG-10 Blanik. ;Akaflieg Karlsruhe AK-9 or :A

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engine was installed in a two seater DG-1000. In Cooperation with the Institute for Thermal Flowengines at the KIT the behavior of the AMT Titan turbojet, from Dutch producer Draline, was researched, improved and fitted with an exhaust attenuator. ; :DG-1000J:also known as 'Akaflieg Karlsruhe AK-9', registered D-KAKJ, named "Jet".

Operators

Military

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** 94th Flying Training Squadron

Specifications (DG1000T)

Sources

DG-Flugzeugbau websiteSpecification

References

External links

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