Read-York CG-12
| CG-12 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Transport glider |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Read-York |
| Status | prototype only |
| Number built | 1 |
The Read-York CG-12 was a Second World War American transport glider designed for the United States Army.
Design and development
The CG-12 was a large transport glider with a seating capacity for 30 troops. Two were ordered (serials 42-68304/68305) on 24 September 1942 along with a static test airframe but the program was cancelled on 5 November 1943 following wind tunnel tests with models. The static test article, delivered on 27 July 1943, failed structural tests.[1]
Specifications (CG-9)
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 28 troops / 8,282 lb (3,757 kg) payload
- Length: 70 ft 0 in (21.34 m)
- Wingspan: 112 ft 0 in (34.14 m)
- Empty weight: 9,349 lb (4,241 kg)
- Gross weight: 17,631 lb (7,997 kg)
Performance
- Never exceed speed: 150 mph (240 km/h, 130 kn)
See also
References
- ^ Heyman, Jos. "CG-12 Read-York" (PDF). usmilitaryaircraft. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
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