Green-Tweed GT-2
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George C. Tweed Jr. at Elsinore, California with his GT-2 sailplane | |
Role | Glider |
National origin | United States |
Designer | George Tweed Jr & Jack Green |
Introduction | 1963 |
Status | Sole example destroyed in 1969 |
Number built | One |
The Green-Tweed GT-2 was an American, FAI Open Class single seat glider that was designed by George Tweed Jr and Jack Green.[1]
Design and development
The GT-2 was completed in 1963 and was intended to make up the performance deficiencies in the Tweed GT-1. The GT-2 had a 60 ft (18.3 m) span wing and a V-tail.[1]
Only one GT-2 was built and the aircraft was registered in the Experimental - Amateur-Built category.[1][2]
Operational history
The GT-2 was destroyed in a crash in 1969 when its ailerons became disconnected.[1]
Specifications (GT-2)
Data from Soaring[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: One
- Wingspan: 60 ft 0 in (18.29 m)
See also
Related lists
References
- ^ a b c d e Said, Bob: 1983 Sailplane Directory, Soaring Magazine, page 66, Soaring Society of America November 1983. USPS 499-920
- ^ Federal Aviation Administration (July 2011). "Make / Model Inquiry Results". Retrieved July 4, 2011.
External links
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