Abbott-Baynes Scud 2
Abbott-Baynes Sailplanes · United Kingdom · first flew 1932 · glider
The Abbott-Baynes Scud 2 was a high-performance single-seat sailplane of the 1930s, built in the United Kingdom. It was designed by L. E. Baynes.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Very short fuselage of just over 5 m |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Single-seat sailplane with a parasol wing
- Long, high aspect ratio wing of 12.19 m span
- Very short fuselage of just over 5 m
Look for a small glider with a long slender parasol wing mounted above a short fuselage.
Specifications
- The Abbott-Baynes Scud 2 has a length of 5.31 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.19 m (40 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was a development of the intermediate-level Scud 1, with a new high aspect ratio wing. The first flight was made on 27 August 1932.
Variants
The Scud 2 was a development of the Scud 1 with a new wing.
Where you'll see it
At least five were built and one example still flies, on display at the Shuttleworth Collection.
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