British Aircraft Co B.A.C. II

The 1930 B.A.C. II was also a primary, but instead of an open girder-type frame, it had a box spar fuselage, with a strut braced wing.

The undercarriage was a main skid only, and no air brakes or flaps were fitted.

This first flew at Lenham, Kent, on 21 September 1930 and about fifteen were sold, including one in Jamaica. Lowe-Wylde would deliver the gliders personally and demonstrate them at the club’s site (and if necessary. take the pieces home for repair the same day).

Wingspan: 10.28 m / 33 ft 9 in
Length: 5.64 m / 18 ft 6 in
Wing area: 15.7 sq.m / 169 sq.ft
Aspect ratio: 6.75
Wing section: Gottingen 532
Tare weight: 73.03 kg / 161 lb
Max L/D: 11

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