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42-58662
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1942 Taylorcraft TG-6 C/N Not foundDiscuss this aircraft in forum |
by Florida Metal @ KDMA
by Florida Metal @ DMA
by Todd Royer @ KDMA
by Ingo Warnecke
| Manufacturer: | Taylorcraft |
| Model: | TG-6 Search all Taylorcraft TG-6 |
| Year built: | 1942 |
| Construction Number (C/N): | Not found |
| Aircraft Type: | Glider |
| Number of Seats: | N/A |
| Number of Engines: | 1 |
| Engine Type: | None |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model: | None NONE |
| Registration Number: | 42-58662 |
| Current Status: | Preserved |
| Owner: | Pima Air & Space Museum |
| Address: | , United States |
| Malcolm Clarke, 2016-02-12 11:39:35 | |
| Modified from Taylorcraft DC-65 N59134. Note. Early in World War II the Army Air Forces recognized a requirement for a simplified training glider for beginning instruction of pilots who would go on to fly troop gliders in combat. The quickest solution was to modify existing civilian light aircraft designs to serve as gliders. The Piper, Aeronca, and Taylorcraft companies each modified one of their designs for Army use. The Taylorcraft offering was designated as TG-6 and was modified from the company's L-2 Grasshopper. Modifications included a redesigned nose that replaced the engine with a seat for an instructor, slightly enlarged tail, and redesigned landing gear. The modifications for the prototype were done in only nine days. | |