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The Peterson J-4 Javelin is an American single seat mid-wing glider that was designed by Max A. Peterson in the late 1960s and produced by the Peterson Sailplane Corporation in small numbers. The glider was type certified and put into production in 1973.

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Made by Peterson Sailplane Corporation.

The Peterson J-4 Javelin is an American, single seat, mid-wing glider that was designed by Max A.2
Empty Weight Lb
512
Designer
Max A. Peterson
Never Exceed Speed Mph
120
Wing Loading Note
6
Aspect Ratio
20
Introduced
1973
Origin
United States
See Also
* List of gliders
Glide Ratio
3900.0
Gross Weight Lb
804
Airfoil
NACA 64-618
Number Built
8
Crew
one
Sink Rate Ftmin
126
Manufacturer
Status
First Flight
1969
Span In
Span Ft
49
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
126
Prime Units
imp
Category

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