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Single-seat German motor glider, 2009

EB29
Role Open-class self-launched sailplaneType of aircraft
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Binder Motorenbau
First flight September 2009
Developed from Binder EB28 Edition

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.

Variants

Originally available with wing extensions to give a 28.3 and 29.3 m span. Since March 2011, shorter 25.3 m wings have also been available.

EB29

Initial single seat version developed from the EB28 edition. Available with 25.3 m, 28.3 m or 29.3 m wingspans.

EB29D

Two-seat variant. Forward fuselage lengthened by 25 cm to accommodate the second seat. Available with 25.3 m or 28.3 m wingspans.

EB29DE

The "EB29DElektro" is an EB29D equipped with an Emrax electric motor. Available with 25.3 m or 28.3 m wingspans.

EB29R

Single seat version with a redesigned 28 m "R-wing" for improved performance.

EB29DR

Two-seat variant incorporating the lengthened fuselage of the EB29D and the 28 m "R-wing" of the EB29R.

Specifications (29m variant)

Data from

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 m (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

References

  1. ^ "EB29 single-seater". Binder Flugmotoren- und Flugzeugbau. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  2. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 142. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. ^ European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (20 October 2022). TYPE-CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. EASA.A.559 for EB29. EASA. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  4. "EB29D two-seater". Binder Flugmotoren- und Flugzeugbau. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  5. "EB29DElektro two-seater". Binder Flugmotoren- und Flugzeugbau. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  6. "EB29R single-seater". Binder Flugmotoren- und Flugzeugbau. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  7. "EB29DR two-seater". Binder Flugmotoren- und Flugzeugbau. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  8. Binder EB 29 (company website)
  9. Die neue Formel Eins (test report, German)


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