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Read-York CG-12

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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

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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)

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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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Heyman, Jos. "CG-12 Read-York" (PDF). usmilitaryaircraft. Retrieved 27 January 2019.