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Viking Technical Data

Leading Particulars of the Viking

Span - 17.5m (57.4 ft)
Length - 8.18m (26.8 ft)
Height - 1.55m (5.1 ft)
Maximum All Up Weight (AUW) - 625kg (1378 lbs)
Empty Weight (Nominal) - 397kg (875 lbs)




 

 

Airframe Limitations

Maximum Speed (VNE) - 119 knots
Maximum Acceleration (98 to 119 knots) - +4.8g
Minimum Acceleration (98 to 119 knots) - minus 2.6g
Maximum Manouevring Speed - 98 knots
Maximum Acceleration (up to 98 knots) - +5.7g
Minimum Acceleration (up to 98 knots) - minus 3.7g
Maximum crosswind component - 11 knots
Maximum speed for winch launch - 65 knots

Recommended Speeds

Winch Launch - 50 to 60 knots
Minimum Sink - Dual -138ft/min at 46 knots
Minimum Sink - Solo - 126ft/min at 43 knots
Best Glide Angle - Dual - 37:1 at 57 knots
Best Glide Angle - Solo - 36:1 at 51 knots
Speed in Circuit - 50 knots
Stalling Speed - Brakes closed - Dual - 41 knots
Stalling Speed - Brakes closed - Solo - 36 knots