Schweizer SGS 2-12

The Schweizer SGS 2-12 is a United States two-seat low-wing training glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira New York. The 2-12 was a development of the Schweizer 2-8 two place training glider with an all-wooden wing. It was designed especially for a US Army Air Force requirement to train glider pilots for air assault missions in World War II .

The Schweizer SGS 2-12 Two-seat Sailplane which was used as a training glider by the U.S.Army.1

Made by Schweizer Aircraft.

Empty Weight Lb
860
Wing Area Sqm
22
Designer
Schweizer brothers
Span Ft
54
First Flight
1942
Lists
* List of gliders
Aspect Ratio
12
Wing Profile
NACA 4416
Glide Ratio
3120.0
Span In
Gross Weight Lb
1200
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
114
Crew
Two
Empty Weight Kg
390
Gross Weight Kg
544
Height In
Sink Rate Ftmin
180
Manufacturer
Schweizer Aircraft
Max Speed Mph
90
Max Speed Kmh
144
Height Ft
8
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
237
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
16
Length Ft
27
Height M
2
Length In
7
Length M
8
Category
Schweizer aircraft
United States sailplanes 1940-1949

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