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The Bowlus CG-8 was a prototype Second World War American transport glider to be built for United States Army, one was built but the type did not enter production and the programme was cancelled.[1][2]

CG-8
Role Transport glider
National origin United States
Manufacturer Bowlus Sailplanes
First flight 1942
Number built 1

Design and development


The Army awarded a contract to Bowlus Sailplanes for an eight-seat and 15-seat transport glider, the smaller glider was designated the XCG-7 and the larger the XCG-8.[1] The company encountered serious problems with the design of the larger XCG-8 and the company asked for assistance from the Douglas Aircraft Company, to no avail as the XCG-8 failed testing and did not enter production.[1] The glider was made from wood and fabric, it was destroyed in a storm in June 1943.[1]


Variants


XCG-8
Prototype 15-seat transport glider, one built.[2]

Specifications (XCG-8)


Data from Mrazek[1]

General characteristics

Performance


See also


Related development


References



Note


  1. Mrazek 2011, p. 375
  2. Andrade 1979, p. 97

Bibliography



На других языках


- [en] Bowlus CG-8

[it] Bowlus XCG-8

Il Bowlus XCG-8, era un aliante da trasporto tattico progettato dall'azienda statunitense Bowlus Saiplanes Inc. di Los Angeles durante gli anni quaranta, e rimasto allo stadio di prototipo.



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