Matteson M-1
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The Matteson M-1 was an American high-wing single-seat FAI Open Class glider that was designed and built by Fred Matteson of Palo Alto California and Alfred Vogt of Schempp-Hirth.

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The Matteson M-1 is an American high-wing, single-seat, FAI Open Class glider that was designed and built by Fred Matteson of Palo Alto, California and Alfred Vogt of 2
Empty Weight Lb
515
Designer
Alfred Vogt (glider designer)
Fred Matteson
Fred Matteson and Alfred Vogt
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
6
Aspect Ratio
20
Introduced
1959
Status
Sole example written off
Glide Ratio
32
Gross Weight Lb
730
Airfoil
Root: NACA 63-518
Tip: NACA 4412
Number Built
One
Crew
One
Origin
United States
Sink Rate Ftmin
130
Span In
Span Ft
51
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
130
Prime Units
imp
Similar Aircraft
*Martin M-1 - glider with the same designation
Sink Rate Note
at
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1950-1959

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