The Schweizer SA 2-31 was a development of the Schweizer SA 1-30 into a two-seat aircraft.[1]
| Schweizer SA 2-31 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Light aircraft |
| National origin | United States of America |
| Manufacturer | Schweizer Aircraft |
| First flight | July 1960 |
| Number built | One |
| Developed from | Schweizer SA 1-30 |
Design and development
editSchweizer 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
editThe 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)
editData from Schweizer, Paul A.[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Length: 21 ft (6.4 m)
- Wingspan: 36 ft (11 m)