National Soaring Museum - Franklin PS-2 Sailplane
Bill Maloney
10/24/2009

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Franklin PS-2 Sailplane Specifications:

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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