Silent Arrow GD-2000 Glider

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Tandem-wing, heavy payload, autonomous, glider, precision cargo delivery vehicle developed for the U.S. Department of Defense to conduct resupply missions. The GD-2000 can provide up to a 40-mile while carrying over 1,500 lbs. Deployed from the C-5, C-17, C-130, V-22, and other cargo aircraft platforms and additionally can be carried via slingload from the CH-53 and other rotorcraft platforms. Also availble in Wide Body and Extended Range variants.

Lift type

Fixed wing

Assembly

Factory-built

Control

Autonomous

Engine type

Unpowered

Application

Cargo, Military transport

Design & construction

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Airframe & structure

Primary structure

Composite

Wing

Composite

Ice protection

None

Pressurisation

Unpressurised

Configuration & certification

Wing position

High

Planform

Straight

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Tail

Conventional

Certification

Military

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Airframer

Silent Arrow

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