Cessna CG-2
The Cessna Model CG-2 was a 1930s American primary glider built by the Cessna Aircraft Company.
| Model CG-2 | |
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| A CG-2 on display | |
| Role | Primary Glider |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
| Designer | Clyde Cessna, Eldon Cessna |
| Introduction | 1930 |
Design and development
Cessna Aircraft was suffering in the depression and downturn in the economy following the Wall Street crash. The company designed a simple primary glider (the Model CG-2) in an attempt to keep the factory going. Cessna marketed the aircraft for sale in a catalog. The glider did go into limited production before the company ceased operation for a number of years.
Operational history
An example of a CG-2 resides on display at the EAA Airventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and another resides in the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington.[1]
Variants
- Cessna CPG-1 A motorized variant using a 10 hp Cleone engine.[2]
Specifications
Data from AirVenture Museum website[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
- Length: 18 ft 0 in (5.49 m)
- Wingspan: 36 ft 2 in (11.02 m)
- Height: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
- Wing area: 157 sq ft (14.6 m2)
- Empty weight: 120 lb (54 kg)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 25 mph (40 km/h, 22 kn)
References
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- "Cessna CG-2 Glider". Retrieved 29 March 2011.
- AAHS Journal. 29. Missing or empty
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- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
- AirVenture Museum website
- Museum of Flight (Seattle) website
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