Schreder HP-12

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The Schreder HP-12 was an American FAI Standard Class glider designed by Richard Schreder for the 1965 World Gliding Championships.[1][2]

The HP-12 is often confused with a completely different aircraft, the Schreder HP-12A.[2]

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 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.[2]

Specifications (HP-12)

See also


References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Activate Media (2006). "HP-12A HP Aircraft, LLC   ". Retrieved 13 April 2011. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Said, Bob: 1983 Sailplane Directory, Soaring Magazine, page 19. Soaring Society of America, November 1983. USPS 499-920
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