Laister Kauffman TG-4A Sailplane Specifications:
Length: 21 feet 3 inches
Wingspan: 50 feet, 0 inches
Structure: Steel tube fuselage, Wood & Fabric
Wing Area: 166 feet 2
Crew: 2
Weight: Empty - 475lbs, Max - 875lbs
Wing Loading: 3.1lbs per square foot
Glide Ratio : 22:1 at 51mph
Rate of Sink: 3.5 feet per second @ 46mph
First Flight: 1938
Cost: $
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