The G-1 was designed in 1941 and 1942 and was a ten-seat semi-monocoque wooden glider.[1] The fuselage was covered with 2-ply molded plywood with the rudder and elevatorsfabric covered. The single-spar cantilever wing had spoilers on the upper surface.[1] The cockpit had dual controls for a pilot and co-pilot in tandem and the enclosure had framed transparent plastic panels for increased visibility, the cockpit enclosure could be removed to allow access and was jettisonable in an emergency.[1] The rear fuselage had room for eight passengers with a large door on the right-hand side, the plastic windows in the fuselage had gun ports to allow the troops to fire rifles during the flight.[1] One prototype was built with parts produced for a further ten gliders, only the prototype flew and the other ten were not assembled.[1]
Mrazek, James E. (2011). Airborne Combat - The Glider War/Fighting Gliders of WII. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States: Stackpole Books. ISBN978-0-8117-0808-1.
October 24, 2023
hindustan, aircraft, second, world, indian, transport, glider, first, design, hindustan, aircraft, limited, only, glider, built, 1role, transport, glidernational, origin, indiamanufacturer, hindustan, aircraft, limitedfirst, flight, 1942number, built, 1design,. The Hindustan Aircraft G 1 was a Second World War Indian transport glider the first design of Hindustan Aircraft Limited only one glider was built 1 G 1Role Transport gliderNational origin IndiaManufacturer Hindustan Aircraft LimitedFirst flight 1942Number built 1Design and development EditThe G 1 was designed in 1941 and 1942 and was a ten seat semi monocoque wooden glider 1 The fuselage was covered with 2 ply molded plywood with the rudder and elevators fabric covered The single spar cantilever wing had spoilers on the upper surface 1 The cockpit had dual controls for a pilot and co pilot in tandem and the enclosure had framed transparent plastic panels for increased visibility the cockpit enclosure could be removed to allow access and was jettisonable in an emergency 1 The rear fuselage had room for eight passengers with a large door on the right hand side the plastic windows in the fuselage had gun ports to allow the troops to fire rifles during the flight 1 One prototype was built with parts produced for a further ten gliders only the prototype flew and the other ten were not assembled 1 Specifications EditData from Mrazek 1 General characteristicsCrew 2 pilot co pilot Capacity 8 passengers or cargo Length 30 ft 6 in 9 30 m Wingspan 56 ft 8 5 in 17 285 m Height 11 ft 1 in 3 38 m Wing area 300 sq ft 28 m2 Aspect ratio 10 Empty weight 1 500 lb 680 kg Gross weight 8 818 lb 4 000 kg with cargoPerformance Cruise speed 160 mph 260 km h 140 kn while being towedSee also EditMilitary glidersReferences EditNote Edit a b c d e f g Mrazek 2011 pp 445 446 Bibliography Edit Mrazek James E 2011 Airborne Combat The Glider War Fighting Gliders of WII Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania United States Stackpole Books ISBN 978 0 8117 0808 1 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hindustan Aircraft G 1 amp oldid 1178888330, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
