Gyor-2
Aeroclub of the Rolling-stock Factory, Gyor · Hungary · first flew 1951 · glider
The Gyor-2 was a high-performance single-seat sailplane designed and built by a group at the Rolling-stock Factory aeroclub in Gyor, Hungary.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.81 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat high-performance sailplane with a shoulder-mounted wing
- Long wing of 17 m span and aspect ratio 22.3
- Best glide ratio of 36.8:1
A slender shoulder-wing sailplane with a very long wingspan.
Specifications
- The Gyor-2 has a length of 6.81 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17 m (56 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 18 July 1951. It was designed and built in the early 1950s.
Variants
Only one example was ever built.
Where you'll see it
Its never-exceed speed was 260 km/h.
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