National Soaring Museum - Schreder HP-18 Sailplane
Bill Maloney 10/24/2009 |
01 Schreder HP-18 | 02 Schreder HP-18 Tail | 03 Schreder HP-18 Canopy | 04 Schreder HP-18 Sailplane |
Length: 23 feet 2 inches
Wingspan: 49 feet, 2 inches
Structure: Kevlar & Aluminum
Wing Area: 113 feet 2
Crew: 1
Weight: Empty - 470lbs, Max - 970lbs
Wing Loading: 6.58lbs per square foot
Glide Ratio: 40:1 at mph
Rate of Sink: 1.18 feet per second @ 46mph
First Flight: 1975
Cost: $5,500
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