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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 Type of 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

Schweizer 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

The 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)

Data from Schweizer, Paul A.[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Capacity: one passenger
• Length: 21 ft (6.4 m)
• Wingspan: 36 ft (11 m)

References

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