Schweizer SGS 2-32
Schweizer Aircraft · United States · first flew 1962 · glider
The Schweizer SGS 2-32 is an American two-seat, mid-wing glider designed to be the highest-performance two-place sailplane available.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large two- or three-seat mid-wing glider with cantilever 17.4 m wing
- All-flying stabilator tail
- Top-and-bottom dive brakes
A big mid-wing two-seat sailplane with a single seat in front and a bench seat behind.
Specifications
- The Schweizer SGS 2-32 has a length of 8.15 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.37 m (57 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 252 km/h (157 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1962. It is all-metal, with a semi-monocoque aluminium fuselage and cantilever wings of 57 foot span.
Variants
It was the basis of several designs, including the Lockheed QT-2 and YO-3, the Schweizer X-26 Frigate and the Bede BD-2. The USAF Academy designated it TG-5.
Where you'll see it
It has been used as a tourist glider, trainer, cross-country and high-altitude sailplane and has set many US and world records. 87 were completed.
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