Gribovsky G-11
Gribovsky · Soviet Union · first flew 1941 · glider
The Gribovsky G-11 was a Soviet light troop and cargo military glider of the Second World War, designed by Vladimir Gribovsky.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Wide 18 m wing on a 9.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-mounted wing
- No engine: an unpowered glider
- Wide 18 m wing on a 9.8 m fuselage
A high-wing, unpowered military glider with an 18 m span and a length of 9.8 m.
Specifications
- The Gribovsky G-11 has a length of 9.8 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18 m (59 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 280 km/h (174 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It made its first flight on 1 September 1941 and was introduced the same year.
Variants
Production ran from 1941 to 1948 and totalled between 500 and 600 gliders.
Where you'll see it
It served the Soviet Union as a light assault glider able to carry ten troops or 1,200 kg of cargo.
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