SchweizerCertified · Glider · United States
Sgs 1-23
- Seats
- 1 1
- Cruise
- 50 kt93 km/h
- US register
- 9 aircraft9 aircraft
About the Sgs 1-23
The Schweizer SGS 1-23 is a single-seat, mid-wing glider built in the United States for open and standard class competition and performance flying. It features a metal airframe layout and quickly became a prominent choice for soaring enthusiasts and contest pilots across the nation following its introduction.
Construction of the prototype commenced in the mid-twentieth century and progressed rapidly, leading to series production after strong initial interest from early buyers. The type achieved significant recognition through remarkable soaring achievements, including setting enduring world altitude records and winning national championships during the 1950s and 1960s, accomplished largely in mountain wave lift conditions without the benefit of cabin pressurization.
This page covers the Schweizer SGS 1-23B, SGS 1-23D, SGS 1-23F, SGS 1-23G, SGS 1-23H, SGS-1-23X: the same aircraft under other designations.
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