According to Reimar Horten this planform is theoretically the most efficient and has the minimum induced drag. The validity of the theory is not known. The glider was constructed in a burst of enthusiasm but proved rather awkward to make because of its curves and was damaged during transport and never flown.
Wing span: 12m
Wing area: 33sq.m
Empty Weight: 90kg
Payload: 80kg
Gross Weight: 170kg
Wing Load: 5.15kg/sq.m
Aspect ratio: 4.4
L/DMax: 19.5 61.5 kph
MinSink: 0.8 m/s 45 kph
Seats: 1
All Aero 