National Soaring Museum - Schweizer SGS 1-35 Sailplane
Bill Maloney 10/24/2009 |
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01 Schweizer SGS 1-35 | 02 Schweizer SGS 1-35 Landing Skid | 04 Schweizer SGS 1-35 | 05 Schweizer SGS 1-35 Tail |
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06 Schweizer SGS 1-35 |
Length: 19 feet 0 inches
Wingspan: 49 feet, 2 inches
Structure: Aluminum with fabric covered control surfaces
Wing Area: 103.8 feet 2
Crew: 1
Weight: Empty - 495lbs, Max - 1,500lbs with 320lbs ballast
Wing Loading: 6.38lbs per square foot without ballast
Glide Ratio: 38:1 at 53mph
Rate of Sink: 2.1 feet per second @ 45mph
First Flight: 1973
Cost: $
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