De Havilland Australia DHA-G2
de Havilland Australia · Australia · first flew 1942 · glider
The de Havilland Australia DHA-G2 was a Second World War Australian transport glider based on the earlier prototype DHA-G1.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.06 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Transport glider with no engine
- High-wing layout
- Wingspan of about 15.4 metres
Look for a small high-wing transport glider of Australian origin.
Specifications
- The De Havilland Australia DHA-G2 has a length of 10.06 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.39 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 322 km/h (200 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was introduced in 1942 and made its first flight that year.
Variants
Two prototype G1 and six production G2 gliders were built.
Where you'll see it
It was flown by the Royal Australian Air Force until it was retired in 1952. It had a crew of one and could carry six.
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