The DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000 is a two-seater class glider built by DG Flugzeugbau. 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 an 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 United States Air Force Academy. It also serves as the primary competition platform for the USAF Academy Aerobatic Demonstration Team. Its USAF designation is TG-16A.

Variants DG-1000S Basic unpowered variant, tandem gear configuration, with provisions for a retractable landing gear.DG-1000 Sailplane – A flight test evaluation DG-1000T 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 front electric sustainer – due to fly 2020. TG-16A USAF designation. Used to train cadets in soaring at the United States Air Force Academy, replacing the LET TG-10 Blanik. Akaflieg Karlsruhe AK-9 or A turbojet 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

Royal Australian Air Force Australian Air Force Cadets – 8

Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace École de l'air et de l'espace - 1

Indonesian Air Force Indonesian Air Force Academy – 3

United States Air Force Academy 94th Flying Training Squadron

Specifications (DG1000T)

Sources DG-Flugzeugbau website Specification DG-1000 The New Two Seater from DG Flugzeugbau

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