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The Schweizer SGU 1-7 is an American Open Class single-seat high-wing strut braced glider built by Schweizer Metal Aircraft Company of Elmira New York. The first 1-7 was built in 1937 and the second one was completed in 1939. The 1-7 was the first Schweizer aircraft which was produced as more than a single example and it was the first aircraft that the company sold.

Le premier vol du Schweizer SGU 1-7 de Jean-François Pic du Vissou - Juin 2010 2mn 15s - 23Mo - wmv résolution 640 pixels 2mn 15s - 6.1

Made by Schweizer Aircraft.

Empty Weight Lb
243
Wing Area Sqm
13
Designer
Schweizer brothers
Lists
* List of gliders
Origin
United States
Glide Ratio
2700.0
Gross Weight Lb
423
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
2
Crew
One
Empty Weight Kg
110
Gross Weight Kg
192
Span M
11
Sink Rate Ftmin
210
Manufacturer
Schweizer Aircraft
First Flight
1937
Span Ft
36
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
134
Met Or Eng
eng
Similar Aircraft
*Hütter Hü 17
Category
Schweizer aircraft
United States sailplanes 1930-1939

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