A scale model of the Kranich, a famous sailplane from the late thirties. The model was designed in 1941 by Sven Hjelmérus. The plan is based on a preserved model built by K. E. Landegren, which in 1942 set a new Swedish record with a flight of 40 minutes. It was one of the first Swedish models outfitted with a dethermaliser, the timer (a modified clock from a Ford!) actuated air brakes in the wing.
| Name: Kranich | Alternative name: |
| Plan-ID (S-O L. numbering): B-009, B-132 | Owner: SMOS |
| Designer: Sven Hjelmérus | Drawn by: S-O Lindén |
| Year designed: 1941 | Wingspan (mm): 1800 |
| Category: Klass S3, Segelflygplan | |
| Sources: Svensk flygtidning | |
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Changed date: 2022-08-08
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