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The Pacific D-8 is an American single-seat high-wing glider that was designed by Ken Coward and made available as plans for amateur construction.

The Pacific D-8 is an American, single-seat, high-wing glider, that was designed by Ken Coward and made available as plans for amateur construction.1

Empty Weight Lb
253
Designer
Ken Coward
Origin
United States
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
5
Introduced
1963
Status
No longer available
See Also
* List of gliders
Glide Ratio
17
Gross Weight Lb
460
Airfoil
Modified NASA 4418
Number Built
5
Crew
one
Sink Rate Ftmin
252
First Flight
May 1964
Span In
8
Span Ft
31
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
100
Prime Units
imp
Category
United States sailplanes 1960-1969

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