Specifications (BG 12BD)
General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot
- Length: 21 ft 11 in (6.68 m)
- Wingspan: 50 ft 0 in (15.24 m)
- Height: 4 ft 0 in (1.22 m)
- Wing area: 141 ft2 (13.1 m2)
- Aspect ratio: 17.7
- Empty weight: 500 lb (227 kg)
- Gross weight: 900 lb (409 kg)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 135 mph (217 km/h)
- Maximum glide ratio: 34
- Rate of sink: 136 ft/min (0.7 m/s)
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