Schweizer SGS 1-26
Civilian
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Schweizer's SGS 1-26, which debuted in 1954, is a single-seat American glider belonging to the specialized 1-26 competition class. Achieving 182 km/h, this compact aircraft measures 6.5 meters long with a 12.2-meter wingspan. The 1-26 class represents a unique American regulatory category emphasizing pilot skill over aircraft performance variation. The 1-26's simple, robust construction and manageable dimensions made it ideal for club flying and training programs, establishing a lasting presence in recreational soaring communities.
Specifikationer
- Roll
- 1-26 class sailplane
- Ursprung
- United States
- Första flygning
- 1954
- Längd
- 6,5 m
- Vingspann
- 12,2 m
- Maxhastighet
- 182 km/h