Waco CG-3

The Waco CG-3 was a US light troop military glider of World War II.

The Waco CG-3 was a troop carrying glider. It had a crew of 2, and seven seats. Towing speed was 192km/h. Approx 100 built, used mainly as trainers.1

Made by Waco Aircraft Company.

The Waco CG-3 was a US light troop military glider of World War II.2
Stall Speed Main
61.0
Length Alt
1320.8000000000002
Max Takeoff Weight Main
1996.0
Max Speed Alt
7200.0
Max Speed Main
193.0
Capacity
6
Cruise Speed Main
146.0
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
4400.0
Number Built
100
Crew
2
Armament
none
Cruise Speed Alt
5400.0
Jet Or Prop
neither
Primary user
United States
Span Alt
2227.58
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Manufacturer
Waco Aircraft Company
First Flight
Early February 1942
Span Main
22.28 m
Stall Speed Alt
2280.0
Empty Weight Alt
2044.0
Length Main
13.21 m
Similar Aircraft
*Antonov A-7 *DFS 230 *Gribovski G-11*Kokusai Ku-8
Empty Weight Main
927.0
Category
United States military gliders 1940-1949
United States military transport aircraft 1940-1949
World War II Soviet aircraft
World War II transport aircraft of the United States

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