Elliotts Primary EoN
Elliotts of Newbury · United Kingdom · first flew 1948 · glider
The Elliotts Primary EoN, also called the EoN Type 7 S.G.38 Primary, was a training glider built in the UK shortly after World War II.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Minimalist open-truss framework with no fuselage skin |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Minimalist open-truss framework with no fuselage skin
- High cable-braced wing
- Conventional empennage at the rear of the truss
An absolutely minimalist glider consisting of a high wing connected to the tail by an open framework.
Specifications
- The Elliotts Primary EoN has a length of 6.25 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.36 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 117 km/h (73 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was a copy of the German SG 38 Schulgleiter and first flew in February 1948. It was marketed to aeroclubs.
Variants
It was adopted by the Air Training Corps and the Combined Cadet Force in 1948 under the name Eton TX.1. About 80 were built.
Where you'll see it
The Royal Air Force, Air Training Corps and Combined Cadet Force operated it. An example is at the Gliding Heritage Centre.
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