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The Perl PG-130 Penetrator is an American mid-wing single-seat glider that was designed and constructed by Harry Perl.

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The Perl PG-130 Penetrator is an American mid-wing, single-seat glider that was designed and constructed by Harry Perl.2
Empty Weight Lb
480
Designer
Harry Perl
Span Ft
48
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
5
Aspect Ratio
18
Status
Sole example in the National Soaring Museum
Glide Ratio
33
Gross Weight Lb
680
Airfoil
Göttingen Gö 549
Number Built
One
Crew
one
Sink Rate Ftmin
126
First Flight
1953
Production End Year
1953
Span In
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
130
Production Start Year
1953
Prime Units
imp
Related
* Nelson Hummingbird PG-185B - another Perl design for Nelson Aircraft
Sink Rate Note
at
Produced
1953
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1950-1959

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