Slingsby Skylark 4
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The Slingsby T.50 Skylark 4 was a British single seat competition glider built by Slingsby Sailplanes in the early 1960s. It sold in numbers and had success at national though not world level competition.

Made by Slingsby Aviation.

It is the successor of the Slingsby Skylark 3 .

Wing Area Sqm
16
Predecessor
Slingsby Skylark 3
Rough Air Max
76
Aspect Ratio
21
Wing Loading Kg/m
23
Developed From
Slingsby Skylark 3
Airfoil
NACA 63
3
620 inboard and NACA 6415 at tips
Number Built
65
Crew
1
Velocity Never Exceed(vne)
123
Empty Weight Kg
258
Gross Weight Kg
376
Span M
18
Never Exceed Speed Kmh
228
Lift To Drag
36
Manufacturer
Slingsby Aviation
First Flight
February 1961
Max Speed Kmh
228
Origin
United Kingdom
National Origin
United Kingdom
Prime Units
met
Stall Speed Kmh
60
Max Manouevering Speed
76
Length M
8
Category
British sailplanes 1960-1969
Slingsby aircraft

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