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Schweizer X-26 Frigate

Frigateconfirmed

Schweizer X-26 Frigate

The X-26 Frigate is the longest-lived of the X-plane programs. The program included the X-26A Frigate sailplane and the motorized X-26B Quiet Thruster versions: QT-2, QT-2PC, and QT-2PCII. All were based on the Schweizer SGS 2-32 sailplane.

Specifications

TypeFrigate
ManufacturerSchweizer
Introduced1967
StatusIn service
Speed254 km/h
Length7.92 m
Wingspan17.37 m

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States2confirmed

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