Estimated

DFS Tests

MSU Tests

Weight Empty

W_e = 551

500 lb

586 lb

Flight Weight (max.)

W = 727

720 lb

810 lb

Wing Loading

W/S = 3.5

3.55 lb/ft²

3.99 lb/ft²

Max. Glide Ratio

L/D_max = 37
@ V_c = 45.3

32
42.5 mph

30
51 mph

Min. Sink Rate

w_min = 98.4
@ Vc = 37.3

109 ft/min
34.8 mph

138 ft/min
45 mph

Stall Speed

V_c = 34.1

30.4 !? mph

36 mph

Max. Lift Coefficient

C_Lmax = 1.20

1.49 !?

1.16

Min. Drag Coefficient

C_Dmin = N.A.

0.01175

0.01250

Efficiency Factor

e = N.A

63 %

53 %