Bristol XLRQ
Bristol Aeronautical Corporation · United States · first flew 1943 · glider
The Bristol XLRQ-1 was a 12-seat amphibious glider of the Bristol Aeronautical Corporation of New Haven, Connecticut.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.26 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Amphibious flying boat glider
- Low-wing layout
- Wingspan of about 21.6 metres
Look for a flying boat hull on a low-wing glider with no engines.
Specifications
- The Bristol XLRQ has a length of 13.26 m (44 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.64 m (71 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed for the United States Marine Corps in 1942-43 and first flew in January 1943.
Variants
Only two prototypes were built.
Where you'll see it
The Marine Corps scrapped the idea of glider use in 1943. It was designed to carry ten equipped Marines.
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