Schweizer SGS 2-8

The Schweizer SGS 2-8 is a United States two-seat mid-wing strut-braced training glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira New York. The 2-8 was originally known simply as The Schweizer Two-Place when it first flew in June 1938. When World War II started the 2-8 became a military trainer for the US Army Navy and Marines and all existing aircraft were drafted into military service.

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Made by Schweizer Aircraft.

Empty Weight Lb
450
Wing Area Sqm
20
Designer
Schweizer brothers
First Flight
June 1938
Lists
* List of gliders
Aspect Ratio
13
Origin
United States
Wing Profile
NACA 4412
Glide Ratio
2520.0
Gross Weight Lb
860
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
57
Crew
Two
Empty Weight Kg
204
Gross Weight Kg
390
Span M
19
Sink Rate Ftmin
165
Manufacturer
Schweizer Aircraft
Max Speed Mph
72
Max Speed Kmh
115
Span In
Span Ft
52
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
214
Met Or Eng
eng
Category
Schweizer aircraft
United States sailplanes 1930-1939

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