National Soaring Museum - Schweizer SGU 1-7 Sailplane
Bill Maloney
10/24/2009

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Schweizer SGU 1-7 Sailplane Specifications:

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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