Volmer VJ-23 Swingwing Glider

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Manufacturer
Volmer Jensen
Description
The Volmer VJ-23 Swingwing is an American high-wing, single-seat, foot launched glider that was designed by Irv Culver and built by Volmer Jensen and supplied as plans by his company Volmer Aircraft for amateur construction.
First Flight
1971-01-01
Entry Into service
1971-01-01
Designer
Irv Culver
Length (m)
5.1816
Height (m)
1.8288
National Origin
United States of America
Number Built
3
Powerplant Description
1 × McCulloch 101MC
Status
Production completed
Wikipedia Article (URL)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volmer_VJ-23_Swingwing
Flat Wing Span (m)
9.7536
70 empty fields

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