Piper LBP

The Piper LBP was a glider bomb or Glomb developed by Piper Aircraft for the United States Navy during World War II. Developed as one of three Glomb aircraft the inherent limitations of the Glomb and the technology of the time combined with difficulties encountered in testing of the prototype led to the production contract for the LBP-1 being reduced then cancelled with none of the Glomb aircraft ever seeing operational service.

Piper LBP-1 and LBE-1 were considered superior. Accordingly the LBT contract was cancelled; only 25 examples of the type were constructed, none of which would see any operational service.1

Made by Piper Aircraft.

The Piper LBP was a glider bomb, or "Glomb", developed by Piper Aircraft for the United States Navy during World War II.2
Wing Area Sqft
173
Prime Units
imp
Primary user
United States Navy
Gross Weight Lb
6900
Max Speed Note
in dive
Length Ft
28
Category
Abandoned military aircraft projects of the United States
Piper aircraft
UAVs and drones of the United States
United States bomber aircraft 1940-1949
United States military gliders 1940-1949
World War II guided missiles of the United States
Lists
*List of military aircraft of the United States (naval)
Crew
One
Similar Aircraft
*Cornelius XBG-3*Interstate TDR
Related
*Pratt-Read LBE*Taylorcraft LBT
Max Speed Mph
300
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft
Span Ft
33
Length In
9
See Also
*Bat (guided bomb)

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