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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.
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The HP-12 is often confused with a completely different aircraft, the Schreder HP-12A.
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.
Operational history
The sole HP-12 built was being 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.
Specifications (HP-12)
General characteristics
References
Schreder HP-12 Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA