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The Buxton Hjordis was a single-seat sailplane built by Slingsby Sailplanes Ltd. in the UK to a design by G. M Buxton. Only one was constructed and was flown by Philip Wills at competitions in Europe between 1935-7.

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The Buxton Hjordis was a single-seat sailplane built by Slingsby Sailplanes Ltd. in the UK to a design by G.M Buxton.2

Made by Slingsby Aviation.

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Wing Area Sqm
12
Designer
G. M. Buxton
Sink Rate Ms
1
Aspect Ratio
21
Airfoil
Göttingen 652 at root
RAF 32 at tip
Number Built
1
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
144
Gross Weight Kg
218
Span M
16
Lift To Drag
24
Manufacturer
Slingsby Aviation
First Flight
27
Wing Loading Kg/m
19
Origin
United Kingdom
National Origin
United Kingdom
Prime Units
met
Sink Rate Note
minimum
Length M
7
Category
British sailplanes 1930-1939
Slingsby aircraft

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