Swiss SGS 1-34

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Swiss SGS 1-34
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SGS 1-34
Type: Glider
Design country:

United StatesUnited States United States

Manufacturer:

Swiss Aircraft Corporation

First flight:

1969

Number of pieces:

98

The Swiss SGS 1-34 is an American standard class glider in all-metal construction. 98 of the aircraft designed as a performance aircraft were produced.

construction

The SGS 1-34 is a cantilevered shoulder -wing aircraft with single-spar, metal-clad all-metal wings. Air brakes are installed above and below the wings to limit the speed . The fuselage is an all-metal shell construction. The unicycle undercarriage was available rigid or retractable.

Technical specifications

Parameter Data
crew 1
length 7.8 m
span 15 m
height
Wing area 14 m²
Wing extension 16.1
Wing loading
Wing profile
Glide ratio 33 at 88 km / h
Slightest sinking
Empty mass 259 kg
Max. Takeoff mass 381 kg
Top speed 227 km / h

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