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The DG Flugzeugbau 1000 (ICAO type DG1T) is an aircraft of Germany origin, certificated in the Self Launching Motor Glider, Utility category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 700 kg. It offers a cruise speed of 76 knots and seating for up to 2 across its variants.

DG Flugzeugbau 1000

DG Flugzeugbau 1000
DG1T
Photo via Wikipedia: DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000
Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
700 kg
Range
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Seats
2
1000
DG Flugzeugbau · 1000
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
208
Active
208
Origin
Germany
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
1000M
1000M
—700 kg—76 kt2
1000T
1000T
—700 kg—76 kt2
DG-1000S
DG-1000S
—700 kg—76 kt2
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS G20CE · Rev 3 · issued 2021-08-18

Category
Self-Launching Motor Glider, Utility Category
MTOW
790 kg
Seats
1 crew · 1 passengers
Fuel
40 L
Approved fuelCar super grade gasoline min. 95 octane leaded or unleadedAVGAS 100 LL (only if super grade gasoline is not available)mix 50% AVGAS 100 LL and 50% car super grade unleaded gasoline min. 92 octane (ROZ, RON) mixed with self mixing Super quality two stroke oil, specification JASO FC or FD or higher quality
Engine

SOLO 2625 02i, liquid-cooled, two stroke, electronic fuel injection

Certification basis

14 CFR Part 21, effective February 1, 1965 including Amendment 21-1 through 21-92 as applicable; Joint Airworthiness requirements for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes (JAR-22) Ame…

Read the TCDS (PDF) →
Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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DG Flugzeugbau 1000 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the DG Flugzeugbau 1000 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

14 yearsmedian age

Of the 51 registered DG Flugzeugbau 1000 with a known build year (25% of the 208 we track), the median age is 14 years.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
11
Tracked flights
158
Tracked flight hours
168
Share of fleet flying
5%

11 DG Flugzeugbau 1000 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (5% of the registered fleet), across 158 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

1000 — frequently asked
How many people can the DG Flugzeugbau 1000 carry?

The DG Flugzeugbau 1000 seats up to 2 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the DG Flugzeugbau 1000?

The DG Flugzeugbau 1000's maximum take-off weight is 700 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the DG Flugzeugbau 1000?

The DG Flugzeugbau 1000's ICAO type designator is DG1T.

How many DG Flugzeugbau 1000 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 208 registered DG Flugzeugbau 1000 airframes worldwide.