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rdfs:comment | - 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 speed more | - at 7,500 lb 128 mph CAS/135 mph IAS at 9,000 lb
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cruise speed main | - IAS 72.6 mphref|IAS about 85 mph|group=N
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useful load main | - :"Troop Carrier : 4197 lb";
:"Cargo Carrier - Jeep : 4197 lb"
:"Cargo Carrier - 75 MM howitzer : 4197 lb
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stall speed more | - with design load 7,500 lb
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ref | - Tribute to the American Combat Glider Pilots of World War II and Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions for Army Model CG4A Glider
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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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