Schweizer SGS 1-29 - Specifications

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: One
  • Wingspan: 49 ft 3 in (15.00 m)
  • Wing area: 154 ft2 (15.3 m2)
  • Aspect ratio: 15.75
  • Wing profile: NACA 63-618
  • Empty weight: 465 lb (224 kg)
  • Gross weight: 750 lb (340 kg)

Performance

  • Maximum glide ratio: 34 at 52 mph (83 km/h)
  • Rate of sink: 123 ft/min (0.63 m/s)

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