Swales SD3-15
Swales Sailplanes · United Kingdom · first flew 1975 · glider
The Swales SD3-15 is an all-metal single-seat glider produced in the UK in the mid to late 1970s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Shoulder-mounted wing
- V-tail
- All-metal single-seat airframe with a 15 m span
It is an all-metal glider with a shoulder-mounted wing, a V-tail and a Wortmann FX61-168 aerofoil.
Specifications
- The Swales SD3-15 has a length of 6.1 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was a development of the Moore Gypsy via the Yorkshire YS 55 Consort, and first flew in July 1975.
Variants
It was developed from the Moore Gypsy and the Yorkshire YS 55 Consort.
Where you'll see it
It was aimed at flying clubs and small syndicates, who would value its small size, low weight and low cost.
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