Specifications (Spirit)
Data from Purdy and Sailplane Directory
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 49 ft 3 in (15 m)
- Wing area: 101.1 sq ft (9.39 m2)
- Aspect ratio: 23.9:1
- Empty weight: 508 lb (230 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,160 lb (526 kg)
Performance
- Stall speed: 44 mph (38 kn; 71 km/h)
- Maximum glide ratio: 44:1
- Wing loading: 11.47 lb/sq ft (56.0 kg/m²)
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