Buxton Hjordis
Slingsby Sailplanes · United Kingdom · first flew 1935 · glider
The Buxton Hjordis was a single-seat sailplane built by Slingsby Sailplanes in the UK to a design by G. M. Buxton. Only one was constructed.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.58 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing single-seat competition sailplane
- Wing span of 15.54 m
- Göttingen 652 aerofoil at the root and RAF 32 at the tip
A competition sailplane with a lift-to-drag ratio of 24 and a sink rate of 0.61 m/s.
Specifications
- The Buxton Hjordis has a length of 6.58 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.54 m (51 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew on 27 May 1935.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
Philip Wills flew it at competitions in Europe between 1935 and 1937.
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