Read-York CG-12 explained

The Read-York CG-12 was a Second World War American transport glider designed for the United States Army.

Design and development

The CG-12 was a large transport glider with a seating capacity for 30 troops. Two were ordered (serials 42-68304/68305) on 24 September 1942 along with a static test airframe but the program was cancelled on 5 November 1943 following wind tunnel tests with models. The static test article, delivered on 27 July 1943, failed structural tests.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Heyman . Jos . CG-12 Read-York . usmilitaryaircraft . 27 January 2019.

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