Motor glider DG-808C

single-seat

DG-808C Competition – Liberty in the 18m ClassFor many years our DG-808C Competition has set the pattern for self-launching sailplanes. The sailplanes of the DG-800 series are the world’s most produced auxiliary powered 18m ships. Our DG-808C Competition is the latest version of all self-launching DG-800S. In its design decades of experience in the construction of self-launching sailplanes are accumulated.A SOLO 2625 engine powers the DG-808C Competition. This water-cooled propulsion unit was especially developed to be used in single seated self-launchers. It stands out with its little weight, its compact assembly dimension, double ignition, and a high durability. The engine reaches its high output of 40 kW (54 PS) already at 6000 rpm. With the tooth belt’s reduction gear ratio of 3:1 the propeller rotates at only 2000 rpm. Its low revolution speed thus produces little noise emission. While the propulsion unit is running, engine and the big muffler stay inside the fuselage. Another noise reducing factor.All those parts that need to be serviced from time to time can be accessed while the propeller is extended. The propulsion unit remains inside the fuselage during service and maintenance. This keeps the costs down