The Diamond HK-36 Super Dimona, an advanced motor glider that established new standards for high-performance soaring aircraft, first flew in October 1989. This low-wing, two-seat monoplane is powered by Rotax engines ranging from 80 to 115 horsepower and features a 16.2-meter wingspan that can be extended to 17.6 meters. With a glide ratio of 28:1, the Super Dimona achieved remarkable performance including a 1991 altitude record of 36,188 feet. Manufactured by Diamond Aircraft Industries of Austria, more than 900 aircraft have been built across all variants.
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| LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS CO | 2006 | 36-800 | CA | A45CEB |