Slingsby T.20 - Specifications (Slingsby T.20)

Specifications (Slingsby T.20)

Data from British Gliders and Sailpanes 1922-1970, Slingsby Sailplanes

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 24 ft 3 in (7.39 m)
  • Wingspan: 54 ft 6 in (16.61 m)
  • Wing area: 290.0 sq ft (26.94 m2)
  • Aspect ratio: 10
  • Airfoil: NACA 4412
  • Empty weight: 509 lb (231 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1,000 lb (453.6 kg)

Performance

  • Rate of sink: 173 ft/min (0.88 m/s)
  • Lift-to-drag: 18
  • Wing loading: 3.6 lb/sq ft (17.6 kg/m²)

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