Bowlus BS-100 Super Albatross

The Bowlus BS-100 Super Albatross is a single seat mid-wing glider that was designed by Hawley Bowlus in 1938.

A Bowlus BS-100 Super Albatross in flight Role Glider National origin United States Designer 1

It is the successor of the Bowlus BA-100 Baby Albatross .

The Bowlus BS-100 Super Albatross is a single seat, mid-wing glider that was designed by Hawley Bowlus in 1938.2
Empty Weight Lb
435
Designer
William Hawley Bowlus
Predecessor
Bowlus BA-100 Baby Albatross
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
5
Aspect Ratio
16
Origin
United States
Developed From
Bowlus BA-100 Baby Albatross
Glide Ratio
2820.0
Gross Weight Lb
645
Airfoil
Gö 549
with the wingtips having a symmetrical airfoil
Number Built
2
Crew
one
Sink Rate Ftmin
150
First Flight
1938
Span In
Span Ft
45
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
125
Prime Units
imp
Sink Rate Note
2520.0
Category
Bowlus aircraft
United States sailplanes 1930-1939

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