Cessna CG-2
Cessna · United States · first flew 1930 · glider
The Cessna CG-2 was an unpowered glider built by Cessna in the early 1930s, one of the company's few forays into unpowered aviation. It was a simple strut-braced high-wing sailplane with an open cockpit.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.49 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Unpowered sailplane — no engine
- Strut-braced high-wing glider from Cessna
- Open cockpit with wire-braced wings
A minimalist high-wing glider with open cockpit, wire-braced strut wings, and simple fixed skid undercarriage; the Cessna name on a glider is unusual and distinguishes it from powered types.
Specifications
- The Cessna CG-2 has a length of 5.49 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.02 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 40 km/h (25 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The CG-2 was produced during Cessna's early years as the company experimented with glider designs. It was a simple primary glider intended for training and sport use.
Variants
The CG-2 was a single design; no significant variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
The Cessna CG-2 saw only limited use with private pilots and flying clubs in the United States during the 1930s.
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