page_title: Tweed GT-1
section_title: Specifications (GT-1 later configuration)
hierarchical_section_title: Tweed GT-1 / Specifications (GT-1 later configuration)
caption_attribution_description: English: GT-1 sailplane cockpit under construction
context_page_description: The Tweed GT-1 is an American high-wing, FAI Open Class single seat glider that was designed by George Tweed Jr.
context_section_description: Data from Soaring
  General characteristics
  Crew: One
  Wingspan: 51 ft 0 in (15.54 m)
  Wing area: 155 sq ft (14.4 m²)
  Aspect ratio: 17:1
  Airfoil: NACA 43012A
  Empty weight: 683 lb (310 kg)
  Gross weight: 853 lb (387 kg)
  Performance
  Maximum glide ratio: 33:1 at 55 mph (89 km/h)
  Rate of sink: 120 ft/min (0.61 m/s) at 45 mph (72 km/h)
  Wing loading: 5.5 lb/sq ft (27 kg/m²)
caption: GT-1 cockpit while the aircraft was under construction.
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