Schreder HP-13
The Schreder HP-13 is an American high-wing, single seat FAI Open Class glider that was designed by Richard Schreder.[1][2]
| HP-13 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Glider |
| National origin | United States |
| Designer | Richard Schreder |
| Number built | 8 |
| Developed from | Schreder HP-11 |
| Variants | Schreder HP-14 |
Design and development
The HP-13 (HP stands for high performance) was a developmental milestone aircraft between the HP-11 and the later HP-14. The HP-13 was designed by taking the fuselage of the HP-11 and wings similar to the HP-12, featuring the same Wortmann FX 61-163 airfoil but extended from the HP-12's 49.2 ft (15 m) FAI Standard Class span to 54 ft 7 in (16.64 m) for the open class. Eight HP-13s were completed.[1][2]
The HP-13 was later developed into the HP-14 by designing a new fuselage for the wings. The HP-14 was later type certified in the United Kingdom, while the HP-13s were all amateur-built.[1][2]
Operational history
In April 2011 there were still five HP-13s registered with the Federal Aviation Administration, all in the Experimental - Amateur-built category.[3]
Specifications (HP-13)
Data from Sailplane Directory and Soaring[1][2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 54 ft 7 in (16.64 m)
- Airfoil: Wortmann FX 61-163
Performance
References
- Activate Media (2006). "HP-13 and HP-14 HP Aircraft, LLC". Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
- Said, Bob: 1983 Sailplane Directory, Soaring Magazine, page 20. Soaring Society of America, November 1983. USPS 499-920
- Federal Aviation Administration (April 2011). "Make / Model Inquiry Results". Retrieved 14 April 2011.