Green-Tweed GT-2

The Green-Tweed GT-2 was an American, FAI Open Class single seat glider that was designed by George Tweed Jr and Jack Green.[1]

GT-2
George C. Tweed Jr. at Elsinore, California with his GT-2 sailplane
Role Glider
National origin United States
Designer George Tweed Jr & Jack Green
Introduction 1963
Status Sole example destroyed in 1969
Number built One

Design and development

The GT-2 was completed in 1963 and was intended to make up the performance deficiencies in the Tweed GT-1. The GT-2 had a 60 ft (18.3 m) span wing and a V-tail.[1]

Only one GT-2 was built and the aircraft was registered in the Experimental - Amateur-Built category.[1][2]

Operational history

The GT-2 was destroyed in a crash in 1969 when its ailerons became disconnected.[1]

Specifications (GT-2)

Data from Soaring[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: One
  • Wingspan: 60 ft 0 in (18.29 m)

See also

Related lists

References
  1. Said, Bob: 1983 Sailplane Directory, Soaring Magazine, page 66, Soaring Society of America November 1983. USPS 499-920
  2. Federal Aviation Administration (July 2011). "Make / Model Inquiry Results". Retrieved 4 July 2011.
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