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Schweizer/Lockheed X-26A

Description
Notes: TWO-PLACE, high performance sailplane to be used for navy test pilot training.
  Manufacturer:Schweizer/Lockheed
  Base model:X-26
  Designation:X-26
  Version:A
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Research

Specifications
  Length: 26' 9" 8.1 m
  Height:9' 3" 2.8 m
  Wingspan: 57' 1" 17.4 m
  Wingarea: 180.0 sq ft 16.7 sq m
  Empty Weight: 857 lb 388 kg
  Gross Weight: 1,430 lb 648 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Continental O-200-A
  Horsepower (each): 100

Performance
  Max Speed: 158 mph 254 km/h 137 kt
  Ceiling: 18,500 ft 5,638 m

Known serial numbers
157932 / 157933, 158818, 159260, 161571, 760086