Schreder HP-12

The Schreder HP-12 was an American FAI Standard Class glider designed by Richard Schreder for the 1965 World Gliding Championships.[1]

"HP-12" redirects here. For the Hewlett-Packard calculator, see HP-12C.
HP-12
Role Glider
National origin United States
Designer Richard Schreder
First flight 1965
Introduction 1965
Status sole example destroyed
Primary user Richard Schreder
Number built 1

The HP-12 is often confused with a completely different aircraft, the Schreder HP-12A.[1]

Design and development

The HP-12 (HP stands for high performance) was an all-metal sailplane that Schreder developed to take to the United Kingdom for the 1965 World Championships held in South Cerney, England.[1][2]

Operational history

The sole HP-12 built was being flown by John Karlovich when it suffered a structural failure over Marfa, Texas while flying in the 1972 US Nationals. Karlovich successfully bailed out of the aircraft, but the HP-12 was destroyed.[1]

Specifications (HP-12)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1

See also

References
  1. Said, Bob: 1983 Sailplane Directory, Soaring Magazine, page 19. Soaring Society of America, November 1983. USPS 499-920
  2. Activate Media (2006). "HP-12A HP Aircraft, LLC". Archived from the original on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
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