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LBE-1

Pratt-Read · Sailplane · WWII (1939–1945)

LBE-1 — Sailplane
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The Pratt-Read LBE-1 was a prototype glide bomb, or "Glomb", developed for the United States Navy during World War II. Although there were high hopes for the concept, the limitations of the Glomb led to the production contract for the LBE-1 being reduced, then cancelled, and only four examples of the type were ever built.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Sailplane
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Manufacturer
Pratt-Read
Operator
United States Navy
Produced
4
Length (ft)
29
Wingspan (ft)
32
MTOW (lb)
7138
Max Speed (mph)
300
Armament
Bombs: {{convert|2000|to|4000|lb