The Grob G 102 Astir CS revolutionized club gliding by introducing affordable fiberglass construction to single-seat sailplanes, making high-performance soaring accessible to recreational pilots worldwide. First flown in December 1974, it was a single-seat glider featuring a T-tail configuration, composite fuselage, and large wing area optimized for gentle handling characteristics. With a maximum speed of 170 km/h and never-exceed speed of 250 km/h, the design proved so successful that 1,241 aircraft were produced across all variants. The type was manufactured by Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau in Germany.
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