Schweizer SGS 2-33
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The Schweizer SGS 2-33 is an American two-seat, high-wing, strut-braced, training glider that was built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira, New York.[1][2][3]
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SGS 2-33 | |
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Role | Training sailplane |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation |
Designer | Ernest Schweizer[1] |
First flight | 1965[1][2] |
Status | Production completed |
Primary user | Royal Canadian Air Cadets |
Produced | 1967-1981 |
Number built | 579[1] |
Developed from | Schweizer 2-22 |
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The 2-33 was designed to replace the Schweizer 2-22, from which it was derived. The aircraft first flew in 1965 and production was started in 1967. Production was completed in 1981.[1][2][3]
From its introduction until the late 1980s, the 2-33 was the main training glider used in North America.[1][2][3]