Schweizer 2-32 Sailplane

Description

" The Schweizer 2-32 is a basic sailplane suited to training and recreational soaring.

The first prototype was built in 1962 by the Schweizer Aircraft Corporation. It went into production three years later. "

Specs :

• Length 26 ft 9 in (8.15 m)
• Height: 9 ft (2.74 m)
• Wingspan: 57 ft (17.37 m)
• Aspect Ratio: 18.05
• Gross Weight: 1,340 lbs (608 kg)
• Standard Empty Weight 831 lbs (377 kg)
• Max Useful Load: 490 lbs (222 kg)
• Performance:
• Wing Loading 7.44 lbs/sq ft (63.5 kg/sq m)
• Max Operating Speed: 172 mph (276 km/hr)
• Stall Speed: 46 mph (74 km/hr)
• Max Glide Ratio: 34/1 at 63.5 mph (102 km/hr)

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