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The Schweizer SGS 1-21 is a United States single-seat mid-wing Open Class glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira New York. The 1-21 was a clean-sheet design intended to fill the role of high performance competition sailplane. It was designed by Ernest Schweizer and first announced in the September-October 1946 issue of the Soaring Society of America's Soaring magazine.

Made by Schweizer Aircraft.

Empty Weight Lb
470
Wing Area Sqm
15
Designer
Schweizer brothers
Lists
* List of gliders
Aspect Ratio
16
Origin
United States
Wing Profile
NACA 12012
43012A
23009
Glide Ratio
3000.0
Gross Weight Lb
720
Capacity
266
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
2
Crew
One
Empty Weight Kg
213
Gross Weight Kg
326
Span M
16
Sink Rate Ftmin
150
Manufacturer
Schweizer Aircraft
Span In
Span Ft
51
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
165
Met Or Eng
eng
Category
Schweizer aircraft
United States sailplanes 1940-1949

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