National Soaring Museum - Schreder HP-18 Sailplane
Bill Maloney
10/24/2009

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01 Schreder HP-18 02 Schreder HP-18 Tail 03 Schreder HP-18 Canopy 04 Schreder HP-18 Sailplane

Schreder HP-18 Sailplane Specifications:

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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