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Schweizer / SGS 1-26 Prototype (001)

Glider Reg. Number: N91889

1954

Design & Development

The Schweizer SGS 1-26 is a United States One-Design, single-seat, mid-wing glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira, New York.

The SGS 1-26 enjoyed a very long production run from its first flight in 1954 until 1979, when production was ended. The 1-26 was replaced in production by the Schweizer SGS 1-36 Sprite. The 1-26 is the most numerous sailplane found in the US.

Specifications

Total Number Built: 22 

Span:                                                         40 ft                                                 12.19 m

Length:                                                     21.25 ft                                          6.48 m

Wing Area:                                             160 ft²                                           14.86 m²

Empty Weight:                                     355 lbs                                           161 kg

Wing Loading(max.):                         3.59 lbs/ft²                                  17.5 kg/m²

Glide Ratio:                                             23:1 @ 49 mph                           78.8 km/h

Minimum rate of sink:                       2.7 ft/sec @ 40 mph                0.82 m/sec @ 64 km/h