Schreder HP-17
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Original source: Soaring Magazine, November 1983, Page 23 (Ed Hall photo credit)

The Schreder HP-17 was an American mid-wing V tailed single seat experimental glider designed by Richard Schreder to test a new airfoil section.

Empty Weight Lb
500
Designer
Richard Schreder
Wing Loading Note
with full water ballast
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
8
Aspect Ratio
21
Status
Sole example no longer on the US registry
See Also
* List of gliders
Glide Ratio
40
Gross Weight Lb
940
Airfoil
Wortmann FX 72 MS-150A
Number Built
one
Crew
one
Span M
15
Primary user
Richard Schreder
Sink Rate Ftmin
102
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
113
Empty Weight Note
including 200 lbs of water ballast
Prime Units
imp
Sink Rate Note
at
Category
Schreder aircraft
United States sailplanes 1970-1979

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