Schweizer SGS 2-12
Schweizer Aircraft · United States · first flew 1942 · glider
The Schweizer SGS 2-12 is a two-seat low-wing training glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira, New York.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat training glider with a low wing
- All-wooden wing without struts
- Wing thicker in section than that of the 2-8
A two-place glider with a thick strut-free low wing and divebrakes on the upper and lower wing surfaces.
Specifications
- The Schweizer SGS 2-12 has a length of 8.4 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.47 m (54 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed from the SGS 2-8 to meet a US Army Air Forces need to train glider pilots, and used a wooden wing to avoid the use of aluminium. Work began in the winter of 1941 to 1942.
Variants
The 2-12 had a wooden wing replacing the aluminium wing of the 2-8, and the wing was two feet greater in span. The wing was also moved from a mid to a low position to improve the instructor's visibility.
Where you'll see it
It was designed for the USAAF requirement to train glider pilots for air assault missions in the Second World War, and was designated TG-3.
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- Schweizer SGS 2-8
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