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The Briegleb BG-7 is an American strut-braced high-wing single seat glider that was designed by William G. Briegleb and produced by the Sailplane Corporation of America as a completed aircraft and also as a kit.

The Briegleb BG-7 is an American strut-braced high-wing, single seat glider that was designed by William G.1

Made by Sailplane Corporation of America.

It is the successor of the Briegleb BG-6 .

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Empty Weight Lb
250
Designer
William G. Briegleb
Predecessor
Briegleb BG-6
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
4
Aspect Ratio
13
Origin
United States
See Also
* List of gliders
Developed From
Briegleb BG-6
Glide Ratio
2400.0
Gross Weight Lb
500
Airfoil
NACA 4412
Number Built
3
Crew
one
Sink Rate Ftmin
174
Manufacturer
Sailplane Corporation of America
Status
Production completed
First Flight
1940
Span Ft
40
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
123
Prime Units
imp
Sink Rate Note
2160.0
Category
Briegleb aircraft
United States sailplanes 1940-1949

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