Schweizer SGS 1-23
| SGS 1-23 | |
|---|---|
| Schweizer SGS 1-23D | |
| General information | |
| Type | Open-class and Standard-class (1-23H-15) sailplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation |
| Designer | |
| Number built | 93 (all marks) |
| History | |
| First flight | 5 July 1948 |
The Schweizer SGS 1-23 is a United States Open and Standard Class, single-seat, mid-wing glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira, New York.
The original "standard" 1-23 was introduced in 1948. The aircraft quickly became the most numerous competition and performance sailplane in the USA. A total of 93 of all sub-models were built by the time production was completed in 1967.