Schweizer SGU 2-22 - Variants

Variants

SGU 2-22

The original 2-22 is referred to as a "standard". It featured a 450 lb (204 kg) empty weight and an 830 lb (376 kg) gross weight. The aircraft had a windshield, but no canopy, rear windows or door. Fifty-one "standards" were built. The type was certified on 4 October 1946.

SGU 2-22A

The "A" model was a re-design to meet the requirements of the United States Air Force Academy. It incorporated a lengthened nose and a full canopy, along with a gross weight increase to 900 lbs (408 kg). It was certified on 24 May 1957. A total of three were completed.

SGU 2-22B

The "B" model was a "standard" with the gross weight increased to 900 lbs (408 kg). It was certified on 24 May 1957.

SGU 2-22C

The "C" model incorporated the changes from the "A" and "B" models and also introduced smaller ailerons. It was certified on 24 May 1957 and 103 were built.

SGU 2-22CK

The "CK" model was a "C" model completed by the buyer from a kit. Twenty-eight "CK" kits were completed.

SGU 2-22E

The "E" model was the last production model and incorporated larger spoilers, a bigger cockpit, a new-design canopy and changes to the wing root to allow a skylight to be fitted. The "E" was certified on 10 April 1963.

SGU 2-22EK

The "EK" was the kit version of the "E" model. The "EK" was certified on 7 February 1964.