Whigham GW-3
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Original source: Soaring Magazine, November 1983, Page 67

The Whigham GW-3 is a family of American mid-wing single-seat FAI Open Class gliders that was designed and constructed by Gene Whigham a retired flight test engineer for Convair.

The Whigham GW-3 is a family of American mid-wing, single-seat, FAI Open Class gliders that was designed and constructed by Gene Whigham.1

It is the successor of the Whigham GW-2 .

Empty Weight Lb
380
Designer
Gene Whigham
Predecessor
Whigham GW-2
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
6
Aspect Ratio
24
Status
No longer in production
Developed From
Whigham GW-2
Glide Ratio
35
Gross Weight Lb
695
Airfoil
NACA 43012A
Number Built
three
Crew
one
Origin
United States
Sink Rate Ftmin
120
Span In
Span Ft
54
National Origin
United States
Prime Units
imp
Sink Rate Note
at
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1960-1969

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