The Glasflügel Kestrel (ICAO type GLID) is an aircraft of Germany origin, certificated in the glider category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 400 kg. It offers seating for up to 1 across its variants.
Glasflügel Kestrel
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 91
- Active
- 91
- Origin
- Germany
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kestrel Kestrel | — | 399–400 kg | — | — | — |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS G20EU · issued 1971-04-28
- Category
- glider
- MTOW
- 399 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew
FAR 21.23, effective 1 February 1965. Federal Republic of Germany Glider Airworthiness Requirements, dated February 1966 were found to provide a level of safety equivalent to provi…
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Glasflügel Kestrel market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Glasflügel Kestrel fleet — updated daily.
55 yearsmedian age
Of the 15 registered Glasflügel Kestrel with a known build year (16% of the 91 we track), the median age is 55 years.
1changed registration in 12 months
1 of the 91 registered Glasflügel Kestrel we track changed registration in the last 12 months (1% of the fleet), across 1 registration event. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
How many people can the Glasflügel Kestrel carry?
The Glasflügel Kestrel seats up to 1 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Glasflügel Kestrel?
The Glasflügel Kestrel's maximum take-off weight is 400 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Glasflügel Kestrel?
The Glasflügel Kestrel's ICAO type designator is GLID.
How many Glasflügel Kestrel aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 91 registered Glasflügel Kestrel airframes worldwide.
Registered Kestrel aircraft
Individual Kestrel airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- VH-GMX· 1973
- N832SM· 1972
- C-GLKP· 1972
- N2306· 1971
- N493A· 1971
- PT-PDM· 1971
- N11UU· 1971
- N59LL· 1971
- N2540· 1970
- N2898· 1970
- N194F· 1969
- N9919· 1969
- N1124W· 1969
- VH-GXC· 1969
- VH-GXX· 1969
- D-8690
- D-0915
- D-0111
- D-2208
- D-2164
- D-0517
- D-0999
- D-0398
- D-0979