Pratt-Read LBE

The Pratt-Read LBE-1 was a prototype glider 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.

The Pratt-Read LBE-1 was a prototype glider bomb, or "Glomb", developed for the United States Navy during World War II.1
The Pratt-Read LBE glide bomb, a conversion of a light plane with a 1814kg warhead. 1942-1944.2
Glomb The Pratt-Read LBE glide bomb, a conversion of a light plane with a 1814kg warhead. 1942-1944.3

Made by Pratt-Read.

consciousness Glomb The Pratt-Read LBE glide bomb, a conversion of a light plane with a 1814kg warhead. 1942-1944.4
consciousness Glomb The Pratt-Read LBE glide bomb, a conversion of a light plane with a 1814kg warhead. 1942-1944. Glonass Soviet Equivalent to GPS.5
Lists
*List of military aircraft of the United States (naval)
Crew
One
See Also
*Bat (guided bomb)
Gross Weight Lb
7138
Number Built
4
Max Speed Note
in dive
Primary user
United States Navy
Manufacturer
Pratt-Read
Wing Area Sqft
202
Max Speed Mph
300
Span In
6
Span Ft
32
Length Ft
29
Prime Units
imp
Similar Aircraft
*Cornelius XBG-3*Interstate TDR
Related
*Piper LBP*Taylorcraft LBT
Length In
2
Category
Abandoned military aircraft projects of the United States
Pratt-Read 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

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