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The Vickers-Slingsby T-65 Vega is a 15 metre class glider which first flew on 3 June 1977. Of fibreglass construction it features linked camber-changing flaps and airbrakes and a retractable main and tailwheel. A simplified version called the T-65C Sport Vega has a non-retractable mainwheel and hinged trailing edge airbrakes instead of flaps. This version of the Vega first flew on 18 December 1979 and has no provision for water ballast.

last glider, the Slingsby T.65 Vega, ceased production in 1982. Since the 10th August 2006 the name of the company has changed to Slingsby Advanced Composites.1
Slingsby T.65 Vega, ceased production in 1982. The company is now a subsidiary of Cobham plc.2

Made by Slingsby Aviation.

the Slingsby T.65 Vega, ceased production in 1982. The company is now a subsidiary of Cobham plc.3
Empty Weight Lb
519
Wing Area Sqm
10
First Flight
3
Aspect Ratio
22
Glide Ratio
42
Gross Weight Lb
1120
Sink Rate Ms
1
Crew
One
Empty Weight Kg
236
Gross Weight Kg
510
Span M
15
Sink Rate Ftmin
132
Manufacturer
Slingsby Aviation
Max Speed Mph
160
Max Speed Kmh
250
Span In
3
Span Ft
49
National Origin
United Kingdom
Wing Area Sqft
109
Met Or Eng
eng
Length Ft
22
Length In
Length M
7
Category
British sailplanes 1970-1979
Glider aircraft
Slingsby aircraft

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