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The Bowlus-Nelson BB-1 Dragonfly is an American two seat strut-braced high-wing motor glider that was developed from the Bowlus BA-100 Baby Albatross glider by Hawley Bowlus.

The Bowlus-Nelson Dragonfly, built in San Fernando in 1945, was one of the first motorgliders built in the US.1

Made by William Hawley Bowlus.

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

Empty Weight Lb
580
Designer
William Hawley Bowlus
Predecessor
Bowlus BA-100 Baby Albatross
Eng 1 Type
four cylinder
two stroke
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
6
Aspect Ratio
13
Introduced
1947
See Also
* List of gliders
Developed From
Bowlus BA-100 Baby Albatross
Glide Ratio
18
Gross Weight Lb
940
Capacity
one passenger
Span Ft
47
Number Built
7
Crew
one
Climb Rate Ftmin
235
Prop Blade Number
2
Prop Dia Ft
3
Manufacturer
William Hawley Bowlus
Prop Name
wooden
Prop Dia In
6
Eng 1 Name
Nelson H-44
Span In
4
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
169
Prime Units
imp
Eng 1 Hp
25
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
Bowlus aircraft
Nelson aircraft
United States sailplanes 1940-1949

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