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Waco CG-4
The Waco CG-4 was the most widely used United States troop-cargo military glider of World War II. It was designated the CG-4 by the United States Army Air Forces and named Hadrian in British military service. Designed by the Waco Aircraft Company flight testing began in May 1942 and eventually more than 13 900 CG-4As were delivered.
The Waco CG-4 Haig (named Hadrian in Royal Air Force service) was
the most widely used United States troop/cargo military glider of
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gliders like the Waco CG-4 used in the D-Day Invasion.2
Glider pilots of the US 52nd Troop Carrier Wing flying a Waco CG-4A glider above Comiso Airfield in Sicily, Italy, 1943; tow rope attached above the glider cockpit seen through the wind screen
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HadrianWaco CG-4The Waco CG-4 was the most widely used United States
troop/cargo military glider of World War II.4
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The Waco CG-4 Hadrian was the most widely used United States
troop/cargo glider of World War II.7
The Waco CG-4 Haig (named Hadrian in Royal Air Force service) was the
most widely used United States troop/cargo military glider of World
War II.8
The Waco CG-4 is an aircraft I have never heard of before, it being a
glider (not my specialty!).9
Made by Waco Aircraft Company.
Waco CG-4 is the predecessor of the Waco CG-15.
the Waco CG-4 used in the D-Day Invasion.10
The Waco CG-4 was designed and initially built by Waco Aircraft
Company of Troy, OH. It first saw action in Sicily and the operation
was termed a disaster.11
The Waco CG-4 was the most widely used United States troop/cargo
military glider of World War II.12
THE WACO CG-4A COMBAT ASSAULT GLIDER PAGE 2
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Click on the thumbnails to see a larger picture.13
This C-47 actually hauled a Waco CG-4 Invasion Glider into the thick
of it at Normandy. The glider and tiny model Jeep model is available
in matching scale.14
This Custom Made Waco CG-4A Glider Airplane Model comes with a
detachable stand, a personalized inscriptions plaque and a laminated
Waco Classic logo that adds beauty to this work of art.15
Waco CG-4A Hadrian Glider at the Air Mobility Command Museum
Another Waco CG-4A Hadrian Glider Nose can be found at the Air
Mobility Command Museum in Dover, 16
Waco CG-4A of the USAF
Military gliders (an offshoot of common gliders) have been used by the
military of various countries for carrying troops and heavy 17
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Royal Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
United States Navy
Height Main
467.36
Height Alt
4.7 m
Stall Speed Main
49 mph
Length Alt
14.8 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
7500.0
Jet Or Prop
neither
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*List of World War II military gliders
Loaded Weight Main
7500.0
Max Speed Alt
240
Stall Speed More
with design load 7
500 lb
More General
*Max take off : 9
000 lb
Successor
Waco CG-15
Loading Main
8
Capacity
13
Max Speed Main
9000.0
Cruise Speed Main
4356.0
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
3402.0
Number Built
>13
903
Crew
two pilots
Never Exceed Speed Main
9000.0
Max Speed More
8100.0
Armament
none
Cruise Speed Alt
117.0
Area Main
900.0
Primary user
Span Alt
25.5 m
Plane Or Copter?
Avionics
none
Never Exceed Speed Alt
241.0
Manufacturer
Useful Load Main
Troop Carrier
First Flight
1942
Loaded Weight Alt
3402.0
Stall Speed Alt
79.0
Empty Weight Alt
1769.0
Variants With Their Own Articles
Waco CG-15
Length Main
1483.36
Span Main
2550.1600000000003
Area Alt
83.6 m²
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*Waco CG-15
Empty Weight Main
3900.0
Category
Loading Alt
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