Luenger Beta 1
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Original source: Soaring Magazine, November 1983, Page 46

The Luenger Beta 1 was an American high-wing single-seat T-tailed FAI Open Class glider designed by Hans Luenger and Spud Kohler.

Empty Weight Lb
690
Designer
Hans Luenger
Spud Kohler
Hans Luenger and Spud Kohler
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
6
Aspect Ratio
22
Introduced
1972
Glide Ratio
38
Gross Weight Lb
910
Airfoil
Root: Wortmann FX 61-184
Tip: FX 61-160 at the tip
Number Built
One
Crew
one
Span M
17
Sink Rate Ftmin
120
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
140
Prime Units
imp
Related
* Kohler Alpha
Sink Rate Note
at
Category
United States sailplanes 1970-1979

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