Bowlus 1-S-2100
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The Bowlus 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross is a 1930s single-seat glider designed by William Hawley Bowlus for Bowlus Sailplane Company Ltd. The aircraft is based on a prototype glider the "Super Sailplane" designed by Bowlus, and instructor Martin Schempp, built by students at the Curtiss-Wright Technical Institute.[1]
| Bowlus 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Type | Single-seat Glider |
National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Bowlus Sailplane Company Ltd |
| Designer | |
| Number built | 6 |
| History | |
| First flight | 1933 |
Specifications
Data from [2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Wingspan: 61 ft 9 in (18.82 m)
- Wing area: 204.75 sq ft (19 m2)
- Aspect ratio: 18.72
- Empty weight: 340 lb (154 kg)
- Gross weight: 520 lb (236 kg)
Performance
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