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The Whigham GW-6 is an American mid-wing single-seat glider that was designed and constructed by Gene Whigham a retired flight test engineer for Convair.

The Whigham GW-6 is an American mid-wing, single-seat, glider that was designed and constructed by Gene Whigham, a retired flight test engineer for Convair.1

Empty Weight Lb
323
Designer
Gene Whigham
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
6
Aspect Ratio
22
Introduced
1983
Origin
United States
Glide Ratio
32
Gross Weight Lb
570
Airfoil
NACA 43012A
Number Built
one
Crew
one
First Flight
1983
Span In
Span Ft
44
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
88
Prime Units
imp
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1980-1989

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