The Binder EB29 is a German single-seat, open-class self-launching powered sailplane designed and built by Binder Motorenbau. Its wings are based on those of the earlier EB28, while the fuselage is newly designed.[1]

Variants

Originally being available with 28.3 and 29.3 m wing extensions, since March 2011 25.3 m wing extensions are available.

Specifications (29m variant)

Data from [2][3]

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 8 m (26 ft 3 in)
• Wingspan: 29.3 m (96 ft 2 in)
• Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
• Wing area: 16.8 m² (181 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 51
• Empty weight: 570 kg (1,257 lb) approximately
• Gross weight: 850 kg (1,874 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Solo 2625 02 , 48 kW (64 hp)
• Propellers: 2-bladed Binder BM-G1-160-R-120-1, 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) diameter

Performance

• Cruise speed: 160 km/h (99 mph, 86 kn) in powered flight
• Never exceed speed: 280 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn)
• Minimum control speed: 74 km/h (46 mph, 40 kn)
• Maximum glide ratio: 68
• Rate of climb: 2.5 m/s (490 ft/min) with engine

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