LET TG-10
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TG-10B gliders at the U.S. Air Force Academy | |
Role | Training glider |
Manufacturer | Let Kunovice
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Designer | Karel Dlouhý |
Introduction | 2002 |
Retired | 2012 |
Primary user | United States Air Force |
Number built | 21 |
Developed from | LET L-13 Blaník |
The TG-10 is the military designation for the
Variants
All of the TG-10 models are of aluminium semi-monocoque construction with fabric-covered control surfaces. All are equipped with full soaring instrument panels (altimeter, airspeed indicator, accelerometer, variometer, vertical velocity indicator, magnetic compass) and feature a full avionics suite (VHF radio, GPS, navigation computer, ELT).
TG-10B Merlin:
TG-10C Kestrel/"Saber": LET L-13AC Blanik. 5 in inventory. Advanced trainer; cockpit and controls are identical to the Merlin making transitions between the two aircraft very seamless. Used for aerobatics and spin training. Slightly heavier with shorter wingspan and conventional tail configuration offers slightly faster dynamic response to control inputs.
TG-10D Peregrine/"Thunder": Let L-33 Solo. 4 in inventory. Advanced trainer; single seater. Cockpit and controls are similar to TG-10B. Used for advanced cross country and wave soaring training.
In 2007 the Air Force Academy began retiring the TG-10D sailplanes in favor of the newer high-performance gliders, the Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus and Discus 2b, designated the TG-15A (tandem two-seater) and TG-15B (single seat). In 2011, the Air Force Academy began retiring its remaining TG-10B and TG-10C gliders. Both variants have been replaced by the TG-16A.[1]
History
The Academy used the older, very reliable
See also
Related development
- L-13 Blaník
- L-23 Super Blaník
- L-33 Solo
Related lists
References
- ^ "AF Academy buys 19 new gliders for cadet training | koaa.com | Colorado Springs | Pueblo |". koaa.com. 2011-07-07. Archived from the original on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2012-12-12.
- ^ "Cadets Soaring in New Gliders". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Associated Press. 12 September 2002. p. B2. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- TG-10B Merlin fact sheet, U.S. Air Force Academy. Accessed 2010-11-16.