| CG-8 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Transport glider |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Bowlus Sailplanes |
| First flight | 1942 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Bowlus CG-8 was a prototype Second World War American transport glider to be built for United States Army, one was built but the type did not enter production and the programme was cancelled.[1][2]
Design and development
The Army awarded a contract to Bowlus Sailplanes for an eight-seat and 15-seat transport glider, the smaller glider was designated the XCG-7 and the larger the XCG-8.[1] The company encountered serious problems with the design of the larger XCG-8 and the company asked for assistance from the Douglas Aircraft Company, to no avail as the XCG-8 failed testing and did not enter production.[1] The glider was made from wood and fabric, it was destroyed in a storm in June 1943.[1]
Variants
- XCG-8
- Prototype 15-seat transport glider, one built.[2]
Specifications (XCG-8)
Data from Mrazek[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2 (pilot, co-pilot)
- Capacity: 7 fully equipped troops
- Length: 45 ft 0 in (13.72 m)
- Wingspan: 90 ft 0 in (27.43 m)
- Wing area: 880 sq ft (82 m2)
- Empty weight: 7,450 lb (3,379 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 11,050 lb (5,012 kg)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 120 mph (190 km/h, 100 kn) while being towed
See also
Related development
References
Note
Bibliography
- Andrade, John (1979). U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Midland Counties Publications. ISBN 0 904597 22 9.
- Mrazek, James E. (2011). Airborne Combat - The Glider War/Fighting Gliders of WWII. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States: Stackpole Books. ISBN 978-0-8117-0808-1.