EoN Olympia
Elliotts of Newbury · United Kingdom · first flew 1947 · glider
The EoN Olympia was a single-seat glider produced from 1947 by Elliotts of Newbury. It was designed by Hans Jacobs.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.61 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat high-wing glider
- Wing aspect ratio of 15
- Wingspan of 15 metres
A high-wing single-seat glider, 6.61 metres long with a 15 metre span. The never-exceed speed is 208 km/h.
Specifications
- The EoN Olympia has a length of 6.61 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 208 km/h (129 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The type first flew in January 1947. It has a wingspan of 15 metres and an aspect ratio of 15.
Variants
Marks 1 to 3 differed mainly in landing gear: skid, fixed wheel, jettisonable wheel.
Where you'll see it
About 150 were built. It could be launched by bungee cord, winch or aerotow, with a best glide ratio of about 25 at 72.5 km/h.
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- Elliotts of Newbury EoN
- Elliotts Primary EoN
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- Aero 45
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- Ambrosini S.1001 Grifo
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