Schweizer SA 2-31

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Schweizer SA 2-31
RoleLight aircraft
National origin United States of America
Manufacturer Schweizer Aircraft
First flightJuly 1960
Number builtOne
Developed from Schweizer SA 1-30

The Schweizer SA 2-31 was a development of the Schweizer SA 1-30 into a two-seat aircraft. [1]

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Design and development

Schweizer developed a line of gliders starting in World War II. The 2-31 was not intended to be a motor glider, but rather a light aircraft utilizing some glider and sailplane technologies, common parts with other Schweizer designs and an affordable price as a result of using smaller powerplants. It was developed from the SA 1-30 on the assumption that there would be more of a market for a two-seat aircraft. The fuselage was based on that of the 1-30 with strengthened 1-26B wings. [1]

Operational history

The prototype first flew in July 1960, but the type was not put into production because it was thought that the cost of setting up a production line would be too great to compete with other two-seat aircraft available at the time. [1]

Specifications (Schweizer SA 2-31)

Data from Schweizer, Paul A. [1]

General characteristics

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Schweizer, Paul A. (1998). Sailplanes by Schweizer: A History. England: Airlife. pp. 151–155. ISBN   1-84037-022-X.