Schreder Airmate HP-10
Schreder Airmate · United States · first flew 1961 · glider
The Schreder Airmate HP-10 is an American high-wing, single-seat, FAI Standard Class glider designed by Richard Schreder.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.68 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing glider
- V-tail
- Single-seat FAI Standard Class design
A high-wing glider with a V-tail and a NACA 65(3)-618 aerofoil; its glide ratio is 35:1 at 97 km/h.
Specifications
- The Schreder Airmate HP-10 has a length of 6.68 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.63 m (48 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Airmate was the name of Schreder's design company. The HP-10 first flew in 1961.
Variants
Helisoar bought the rights and produced HP-10 kits.
Where you'll see it
Nine were built and it is now out of production.
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