Schweizer SGS 2-12

SGS 2-12, TG-3
TG-3A preserved at the National Museum of the United States Air Force
Role Training sailplane
National origin United States
Manufacturer Schweizer Aircraft Corporation
Designer Ernest and Paul A Schweizer
First flight 1942
Number built 114

The Schweizer SGS 2-12 is a United States two-seat, low-wing, training glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira, New York.

The 2-12 was a development of the Schweizer 2-8 two place training glider, with an all-wooden wing. It was designed especially for a US Army Air Force requirement to train glider pilots for air assault missions in World War II.

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