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The Whigham GW-7 is an American mid-wing single-seat 15 metre class glider that was designed and constructed by Gene Whigham a retired Convair flight test engineer.

The Whigham GW-7 is an American mid-wing, single-seat, 15 metre class glider that was designed and constructed by Gene Whigham, a retired Convair flight test engineer.1

Empty Weight Lb
333
Designer
Gene Whigham
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
6
Aspect Ratio
27
Introduced
1987
Status
No longer in production
Glide Ratio
39
Gross Weight Lb
532
Airfoil
NASA NLF-0215F
Number Built
one
Crew
one
Span M
15
Sink Rate Ftmin
110
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
92
Prime Units
imp
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1980-1989

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