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The Waco CG-4A was the most widely used United States troop/cargo military glider of World War II. It was designated the CG-4A 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.

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  • Waco CG-4
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  • The Waco CG-4A was the most widely used United States troop/cargo military glider of World War II. It was designated the CG-4A 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.
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max takeoff weight alt
  • 3402.0
loaded weight main
  • 7500.0
max speed more
  • at 7,500 lb 128 mph CAS/135 mph IAS at 9,000 lb
length alt
  • 14.8 m
span main
  • 2550.1600000000003
cruise speed main
  • IAS 72.6 mphref|IAS about 85 mph|group=N
cruise speed alt
  • 117(xsd:integer)
height alt
  • 4.7 m
primary user
Type
  • Military glider
loading main
  • 8(xsd:double)
length main
  • 1483.36
useful load main
  • :"Troop Carrier : 4197 lb"; :"Cargo Carrier - Jeep : 4197 lb" :"Cargo Carrier - 75 MM howitzer : 4197 lb
area main
  • 900.0
stall speed alt
  • 79(xsd:integer)
height main
  • 467.36
span alt
  • 25.5 m
Manufacturer
max speed main
  • 150(xsd:integer)
Capacity
  • 13(xsd:integer)
stall speed more
  • with design load 7,500 lb
empty weight main
  • 3900.0
stall speed main
  • 49(xsd:integer)
loaded weight alt
  • 3402.0
area alt
  • 83.6
First Flight
  • 1942(xsd:integer)
more users
max speed alt
  • 240(xsd:integer)
jet or prop?
  • neither
never exceed speed alt
  • 241.0
loading alt
  • 40(xsd:double)
empty weight alt
  • 1769.0
plane or copter?
  • plane
max takeoff weight main
  • 7500.0
variants with their own articles
never exceed speed main
  • 150(xsd:integer)
Crew
  • two pilots
Armament
  • none
Number Built
  • >13,903
ref
  • Tribute to the American Combat Glider Pilots of World War II and Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions for Army Model CG4A Glider
more general
  • *Max take off : 9,000 lb
abstract
  • The Waco CG-4A was the most widely used United States troop/cargo military glider of World War II. It was designated the CG-4A 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.
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