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The Whigham GW-2 is an American high-wing single-seat V-tailed FAI Open Class glider that was designed and constructed by Gene Whigham a retired flight test engineer for Convair.

The Whigham GW-2 is an American high-wing, single-seat, V-tailed, FAI Open Class glider that was designed and constructed by Gene Whigham.1

It is the successor of the Whigham GW-1 .

Empty Weight Lb
385
Designer
Gene Whigham
Predecessor
Whigham GW-1
Origin
United States
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
6
Aspect Ratio
26
Status
No longer in production
Developed From
Whigham GW-1
Glide Ratio
1 at
Gross Weight Lb
620
Airfoil
Wortmann FX 61-184
Number Built
Two
Crew
one
First Flight
1964
Span In
Span Ft
53
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
108
Prime Units
imp
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1960-1969

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