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N8709R trading card
Legendary 1965 Schempp-Hirth SHK1, one of 6 registered in the US.
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N8709R is a Schempp-Hirth SHK1 built in 1965, registered in the United States. It is one of 6 of its model registered in the United States, so its card is legendary. It seats 1. Turn it into a custom trading card with your own photo: we print standard 2.5 by 3.5 inch cards and mail them to you.
| Class | Glider |
|---|---|
| Built | 1965 |
| Serial | 05 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Cruise | 60 mph |
| Weight class | Under 12,500 lb |
| Airworthy since | Mar 11, 1966 |
| Mode S code | ABF9F9 |
| Registration | Valid |
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