Naval Aircraft Factory TG
Naval Aircraft Factory · United States · first flew 1922 · light aircraft
The Naval Aircraft Factory TG was a series of prototype seaplanes for gunnery training designed and built by the United States Navy's Naval Aircraft Factory.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.14 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Equal-span biplane with tandem open cockpits
- Large central float
- Smaller stabilising float under each wingtip
Look for an equal-span biplane seaplane with a large central float and a smaller stabilising float beneath each wingtip.
Specifications
- The Naval Aircraft Factory TG has a length of 9.14 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 156 km/h (97 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The TG was an equal-span biplane with tandem open cockpits. Five were built for evaluation, and they were generally similar.
Variants
The TG-1 and TG-2 had a 200 hp Liberty engine, the TG-3 and TG-4 a 200 hp Aeromarine T-6, and the TG-5 a 180 hp Wright-Hispano E-4. The TG-1, TG-3 and TG-4 had internal fuselage fuel tanks, and the TG-2 and TG-5 had tanks inside the central float.
Where you'll see it
The United States Navy was the operator; five aircraft were built for evaluation.
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