National Soaring Museum - Hutter 17 (Goppingen 5) Sailplane
Bill Maloney
10/24/2009

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01 Hutter 17 Goppingen 5 02 Goppingen 5 Build Plate 03 Goppingen 5 Loading Schedule 04 Goppingen 5 Cockpit
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05 Goppingen 5 Landing Skid 06 Hutter 17 Goppingen 5 Tail 07 Hutter 17 Goppingen 5

Hutter 17 (Goppingen 5) Sailplane Specifications:

Length: 15 feet 1 inches
Wingspan:
31 feet, 10 inches
Structure:
Wood & Fabric
Wing Area:
99 feet 2
Crew:
1
Weight:
Empty - 143lbs, Max - 348lbs
Wing Loading: 3.52lbs per square foot
Glide Ratio : 17:1 at 40mph
Rate of Sink: 3.2 feet per second @ 38mph
First Flight: 1934
Cost: $

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