National Soaring Museum - Schweizer SGS 1-26E Sailplane
Bill Maloney 10/24/2009 |
Length: 40 feet 0 inches
Wingspan: 21 feet, 3 inches
Structure: Aluminum with fabric covered control surfaces
Wing Area: 160 feet 2
Crew: 1
Weight: Empty - 445lbs, Max - 700lbs
Wing Loading: 4.38lbs per square foot
Glide Ratio: 23:1 at 53mph
Rate of Sink: 2.9 feet per second @ 40mph
First Flight: 1970
Cost: $
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