The 2-32 was developed to make available a rugged, high-performance two-place sailplane for advanced training, record attempts, and competition. The 2-32 is of all-metal construction except for the fabric covering on the moveable surfaces.
The large rear cockpit of the 2-32 holds two average-size passengers. This feature makes the 2-32 very popular with commercial operators. Many two-place records were set with the 2-32.
Specifications
Total number built: 87 (not counting derivatives)
Spans: 57ft 17.4 m
Length: 26.7 ft 8.15 m
Wing Area: 180 ft2 16.7 m2
Empty Weight: 831 lbs 377 kg
Flying Weight (max): 1430 ft 650 kg
Wing Loading (U): 7.44 lbs/ft2 36.3 kg/m2
Wing Loading (max). 7.94 lbs/ft2 38.7 kg/m2
Glide Ratio: 34:1 @ 65 mph 104 km/h
Minimum rate of sink (U): 2.4 ft/sec @ 52 mph 0.73 m/sec @ 84 km/h