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X-26 Frigate

Schweizer · Research and training aircraft · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

X-26 Frigate — Research and training aircraft
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The X-26 Frigate is the longest-lived of the X-plane programs. The program included the X-26A Frigate sailplane and the motorized X-26B Quiet Thruster versions: QT-2, QT-2PC, and QT-2PCII. All were based on the Schweizer SGS 2-32 sailplane.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Trainer
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Schweizer
Operator
United States Navy
Primary Role
Research and training aircraft
Service Entry
1967
Produced
7
Length (ft)
26
Wingspan (ft)
57
Empty Weight (lb)
857
MTOW (lb)
1430
Max Speed (mph)
158