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The Slingsby T.53 was the first all-metal sailplane designed and built in the United Kingdom. It was designed and built by Slingsby Sailplanes for evaluation by the Royal Air Force.

Made by Slingsby Aviation.

Empty Weight Lb
780
Wing Area Sqm
18
Designer
John Sellars
Lists
*List of gliders*List of aircraft of the Royal Air Force
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
7
Primary user
Royal Air Force
Aspect Ratio
16
Gross Weight Lb
1279
Span Ft
55
Number Built
21
Crew
2
Empty Weight Kg
354
Gross Weight Kg
58
Span M
17
Lift To Drag
30
Manufacturer
Slingsby Aviation
Max Speed Kts
123
First Flight
9
Wing Loading Kg/m
32
Span In
6
Origin
United Kingdom
National Origin
United Kingdom
Wing Area Sqft
194
Length Ft
25
Prime Units
imp
Related
*Yorkshire Sailplanes YS-53 Sovereign
Length In
Category
British sailplanes 1960-1969
Glider aircraft
Slingsby aircraft

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