Slingsby Eagle
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Original source: Own work Author Borderglider The Slingsby Eagle is a two-seater dual trainer, all-wood construction glider manufactured by Slingsby Sailplanes Ltd
Author: Borderglider The Slingsby Eagle is a two-seater dual trainer, all-wood construction glider manufactured by Slingsby Sailplanes Ltd

The Slingsby Type 42 Eagle was a two-seat glider designed in England from 1952.

Made by Slingsby Sailplanes Ltd..

Empty Weight Lb
700
Wing Area Sqm
21
Span Ft
58
Aspect Ratio
15
Wing Profile
NACA 633618 – NACA 4412
Glide Ratio
31
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
1150
Sink Rate Ms
minimum
at 77 km-h 0.61
Number Built
17
Crew
2
Empty Weight Kg
318
Gross Weight Kg
522
Height In
Sink Rate Ftmin
2
Manufacturer
Slingsby Sailplanes Ltd.
First Flight
12
Height Ft
6
Origin
England
National Origin
England
Wing Area Sqft
229
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
18
Length Ft
27
Height M
2
Length In
5
Length M
8
Category
British sailplanes 1950-1959
Glider aircraft
Slingsby aircraft

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