Slingsby T.41 Skylark 2
Slingsby Sailplanes · United Kingdom · first flew 1953 · glider
The Slingsby T.41 Skylark 2 was a sailplane produced from 1953 by Slingsby Sailplanes at Kirkbymoorside, Yorkshire. It was developed from the T.37 Skylark.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Smooth-skinned rounded fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing single-seat sailplane with a 14.63 m span
- Smooth-skinned rounded fuselage
- Glassfibre nose cone, wingtips and fairings
Look for a sailplane with a rounded smooth-skinned fuselage and glassfibre nose cone. The wingspan is 14.63 m.
Specifications
- The Slingsby T.41 Skylark 2 has a length of 7.31 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.63 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 215 km/h (134 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was very similar in shape to its predecessor but had a smooth-skinned rounded fuselage and a wing of greater span and area. The prototype was flown in November 1953 and tested by the British Gliding Association at Lasham.
Variants
The Skylark 2 was developed from the Skylark 1 and led to the Skylark 3 and Skylark 4.
Where you'll see it
Tests showed it to be a safe aircraft with reasonable performance, and orders came from individuals, clubs and syndicates. It was soon outclassed in international competition, and 63 were built.
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