Waco CG-15

CG-15 Role Military glider Manufacturer Waco Aircraft Company Primary user US Army Air Forces Number built 473 Variants CG-4A Waco The Waco CG-15 was an American military glider which was developed from the CG-4. Although outwardly similar to its predecessor and carrying the same number of passengers a number of changes in the design including shortened wings and a more streamlined nose enabled it to travel faster. 1 000 were ordered and 473 were delivered before production ceased.

Made by Waco Aircraft Company.

Waco CG-15 is the predecessor of the Waco CG-4.

Jet Or Prop
neither
Length Alt
14.9 m
Loaded Weight Main
8035.0
Max Speed Alt
290.0
Successor
Waco CG-4
Max Speed Main
180 mph
Capacity
13
Loading Main
13
Number Built
473
Crew
2
Span Main
1894.84
Area Main
623.0
Primary user
United States Army Air Forces
Span Alt
18.95 m
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Manufacturer
Waco Aircraft Company
Useful Load Main
4035.0
Loaded Weight Alt
3644.0
Empty Weight Alt
1814.0
Variants With Their Own Articles
Waco CG-4
Length Main
1488.44
Area Alt
57.88 m²
Empty Weight Main
4000.0
Category
Glider aircraft
United States military transport aircraft 1940-1949
World War II aircraft of the United States
Useful Load Alt
1830.0
Loading Alt
63

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