CAT TM.2
Construzioni Aeronautiche Taliedo · Italy · first flew 1943 · glider
The CAT TM.2 was a prototype Italian transport glider designed by Construzioni Aeronautiche Taliedo during the Second World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.07 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large transport glider with a 22.8 m span
- High wing
- Carried ten troops
A high-wing military glider.
Specifications
- The CAT TM.2 has a length of 13.07 m (43 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22.8 m (75 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 170 km/h (106 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 23 February 1943.
Variants
Two prototypes were built.
Where you'll see it
No production followed.
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