Schweizer SGS 1-23

The Schweizer SGS 1-23 is a United States Open and Standard Class single-seat mid-wing glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira New York. The original standard 1-23 was introduced in 1948. The aircraft quickly became the most numerous competition and performance sailplane in the USA. A total of 93 of all sub-models were built by the time production was completed in 1967.

National Altitude Record in a Schweizer SGS 1-23 in California climbing to 11,500 m (37,050 feet). He was a member of the British team at the World Championships from 1956 to 1972.1
SCHWEIZER SGS 1-23 Air Crashed in 9/24/1983 at 1635 - BATTLEBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, USASCHWEIZER SGS 1-23 was owned by JERRY M. DAVIS, and operated by .2

Made by Schweizer Aircraft.

SCHWEIZER SGS 1-23G Air Crashed in 7/30/1983 at 1505 - WARRENTON, VIRGINIA, USASCHWEIZER SGS 1-23G was owned by NATIONAL CAPTIAL SOARING ASS., and operated by .3
the British National Altitude Record in a Schweizer SGS 1-23 in California climbing to 11,500 m (37,050 feet). He was a member of the British team at the World Championships from 1956 to 1968.4
Empty Weight Lb
385
Wing Area Sqm
14
Designer
Schweizer brothers
Lists
* List of gliders
Aspect Ratio
13
Origin
United States
Wing Profile
NACA 43012A & 23009
Glide Ratio
2400.0
Gross Weight Lb
600
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
93
Crew
One
Empty Weight Kg
175
Gross Weight Kg
272
Span M
13
Sink Rate Ftmin
138
Manufacturer
Schweizer Aircraft
First Flight
5
Span In
10
Span Ft
43
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
149
Met Or Eng
eng
Category
Schweizer aircraft
United States sailplanes 1940-1949

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