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The Whigham GW-5 is an American mid-wing single seat FAI Standard Class glider that was designed and constructed by Gene Whigham a retired flight test engineer for Convair.

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The Whigham GW-5 is an American mid-wing, single seat, FAI Standard Class glider that was designed and constructed by Gene Whigham, a retired flight test engineer for Convair.2
Empty Weight Lb
518
Designer
Gene Whigham
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
6
Aspect Ratio
19
Introduced
1980
Glide Ratio
33
Gross Weight Lb
770
Airfoil
Wortmann FX 61-184
Number Built
one
Crew
one
Span M
15
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
131
Prime Units
imp
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1980-1989

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