The CARMAM 15-38 was a French sailplane built in the late 1970s. It utilised the wing design of the CARMAM Aiglon but had an all-new fuselage. Like the Aiglon, this was of fibreglass construction throughout. The 15-38 was easily distinguished from its predecessor by a more streamlined nose and a T-tail.

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: One pilot
• Length: 6.70 m (22 ft 0 in)
• Wingspan: 15.00 m (49 ft 3 in)
• Height: 1.45 m (4 ft 9 in)
• Wing area: 11.0 m² (118 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 20.6
• Empty weight: 230 kg (507 lb)
• Gross weight: 440 kg (970 lb)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 219 km/h (136 mph, 118 kn)
• Maximum glide ratio: 38:1
• Rate of sink: 0.60 m/s (118 ft/min)

References

• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 238.
• Hardy, Michael (1982). Gliders and Sailplanes of the World. Shepperton: Ian Allan. p. 23.

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