General Aviation

Glasflugel Kestrel

Manufacturer: GLASFLUGEL

The Slingsby T.59 Kestrel is a British open‑class glider that first flew in August 1970. Built of fibreglass, it features camber‑changing flaps, airbrakes and a retractable main wheel. It began as a licensed version of the Glasflügel 401 and evolved through several variants, ending with the T.59H that had a 22‑metre wingspan.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
glasflugel-kestrel
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
13
Example Registration
N1124W

Specifications

Wingspan
19 m / 62 ft
Length
6.6 m / 21 ft
Max Speed
250 km/h / 155 mph
First Flight
1970
Total Built
105

Variants

  • KESTREL- 13 registrations - Example N1124W

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