Pratt-Read TG-32
Pratt-Read · United States · first flew 1942 · glider
The Pratt-Read TG-32 (also known as the LNE-1 in Navy service) was an American two-seat training glider produced by Pratt-Read & Company during World War II for military glider pilot training.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- US military training glider of World War II
- Mid-wing two-seat unpowered trainer
Mid-wing two-seat glider with straight wings and conventional tail; unremarkable appearance typical of wartime utility trainers.
Specifications
- The Pratt-Read TG-32 has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.61 m (54 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Pratt-Read, a piano and tool manufacturer in Connecticut, received wartime contracts to build training gliders, first flying the TG-32 in 1942. The company's woodworking expertise translated well to glider construction. The aircraft served in both US Army Air Forces and US Navy training programmes.
Variants
Known as the TG-32 (USAAF) and LNE-1 (USN), the type was essentially the same airframe with differing service designations.
Where you'll see it
Used by the United States Army Air Forces and Navy for glider pilot training during World War II, the TG-32 was retired shortly after the war ended.
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