National Soaring Museum - Franklin PS-2 Sailplane
Bill Maloney 10/24/2009 |
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01 Franklin PS-2 Sailplane | 02 Franklin PS-2 Sailplane | 03 Franklin PS-2 Aileron | 04 Franklin PS-2 Tail |
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05 Franklin PS-2 Sailplane | 06 Franklin PS-2 Sailplane |
Length: 20 feet 0 inches
Wingspan: 36 feet, 0 inches
Structure: Steel, Wood & Fabric
Wing Area: 180 feet 2
Crew: 1
Weight: Empty - 220lbs, Max - 400lbs
Wing Loading: 2.2lbs per square foot
Glide Speed: mph
Glide Ratio : 15:1 at 30mph
Rate of Sink: 2.5 feet per second @ mph
First Flight : 1930
Cost: $675
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