National Soaring Museum - Schweizer SGU 1-7 Sailplane
Bill Maloney 10/24/2009 |
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01 Schweizer SGU 1-7 | 02 Schweizer SGU 1-7 Cockpit | 03 Schweizer SGU 1-7 Tail | 04 Schweizer SGU 1-7 Landing Skid |
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05 Schweizer SGU 1-7 Sailplane | 06 Schweizer SGU 1-7 Sailplane |
Length: 17 feet 9 inches
Wingspan: 36 feet, 0 inches
Structure: Steel tube frame, fabric covering
Wing Area: 133.5 feet 2
Crew: 1
Weight: Empty - 243lbs, Max - 423lbs
Wing Loading: 3.2lbs per square foot
Glide Ratio: 17.5:1 at mph
Rate of Sink: 3.5 feet per second @ 40mph
First Flight: 1937
Cost: $
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