The Slingsby T.38 Grasshopper is a British

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training glider built by Slingsby Sailplanes for the

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.Hardy 1982, p. 115.

Development

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Squadrons between 1952 and the late 1980s. The RAF designated the glider the Grasshopper TX.1, and the first order was for 65 aircraft, which were delivered in 1952 and 1953. It was later followed by two further orders for an additional 50 aircraft; the final delivery was made in 1963. Launch is achieved through the use of a V-shaped bungee or elastic rope pulled by a team of helpers. The glider can also be mounted on a pivoting tripod pointed into wind for the demonstration of controls. The Grasshopper is virtually identical to the EoN Eton.

Operators

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Specifications (Grasshopper TX.1)

References

Notes

Bibliography

* Hardy, Michael. ''Gliders & Sailplanes of the World''. London: Ian Allan, 1982. . {{Slingsby aircraft 1950s British military trainer aircraft Glider aircraft

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