Schweizer LNS-1
Schweizer Aircraft Corporation · USA · first flew 1941 · glider
The LNS-1 was the US Navy's designation for the Schweizer SGS 2-8 two-seat training sailplane, used to train naval aviators in glider operations during World War II.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Unpowered sailplane — no engine
- US Navy training glider designation for Schweizer SGS 2-8
- Fabric-covered two-seat training glider
Slender high-aspect-ratio sailplane with fabric-covered wings and fuselage, no engine, conventional tail, and a simple fixed skid undercarriage typical of training gliders of the era.
Specifications
- The Schweizer LNS-1 has a length of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.8 m (42 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The US Navy established a glider training program during World War II to prepare personnel for assault glider operations; the Schweizer SGS 2-8 was adopted as the LNS-1 for primary glider instruction at naval air stations.
Variants
The LNS-1 was a straightforward adoption of the commercial Schweizer SGS 2-8 with minimal military modification; Schweizer also produced gliders for the Army Air Forces under different designations.
Where you'll see it
Served at US Navy glider training establishments during World War II; the glider training mission was eventually reduced in scope as the war progressed and Navy glider operations were scaled back.
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