Wolford-Wilson Sailwing
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| Sailwing | |
|---|---|
| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Designer | Dale Wolford, Elmer Wilson [1] |
| Developed from | Princeton Sailwing |
The Wolford-Wilson Sailwing is an American single place homebuilt aircraft.
Design and development[edit]
The Sailwing is a single place, open cockpit, twin engine pusher with an inverted V-tail and conventional landing gear. The aircraft uses an aluminum leading edge with wire support and Dacron covering, rather than a spar. Roll control is performed with wing-warping.[2]
Specifications (Sailwing)[edit]
Data from Air Progress
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Powerplant: 2 × Westbend , 10 hp (7.5 kW) each
Performance
- Cruise speed: 39 kn (45 mph, 72 km/h)
See also[edit]
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References[edit]
- ^ Sport Aviation: 19. January 1970.
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