Time Period: World War II
Country of Origin: United States
Type: Gliders, Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer: Bristol Aeronautical Corporation
Bristol XLRQ Aircraft Overview
The Bristol XLRQ-1 was a 12-seat amphibious glider developed for the United States Marine Corps in 1942-43 by Bristol Aeronautical Corporation, New Haven, Connecticut (USA).
The Naval Aircraft Factory was requested to undertake the preliminary design of the XLRQ gliders, which were to be constructed of wood or composite materials, with the goal of transporting one battalion of Marines (715 men) with equipment.
The gliders were towed by Consolidated PBY.
There were only two prototypes built before the USMC scrapped the idea of using gliders, in 1943.
Bristol XLRQ Specifications
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 10 Marines, equipped
- Length: 43 ft 6 in (13.26 m)
- Wingspan: 71 ft (22 m)
- Height: 16 ft (4.9 m)
- Wing area: 500 sq ft (46 m2)