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United States' Waco CG-4A Hadrian transport1
Waco CG-4A Hadrian |
Waco CG-4A Hadrian |
Waco CG-4A Hadrian |
Waco CG-4A Hadrian |
Design
The Waco CG-4A was designed to meet a 1941 requirement.1
Wings
The wood wings were covered by fabric.1
Fuselage
The fuselage was welded steel tubing covered by fabric.1
Nose
The nose had a hinge which allowed it to be raised up for loading.1
Flying Controls
There were spoilers that were used in the place of flaps.1 There were two sets of controls.1
Cargo
The Hadrian could carry 15 troops or loads that could include a jeep, 1/4 ton truck, or a 75 mm howitzer.1
Prototype
The XCG-4 prototype competed against the Bowlus XCG-8.1
Production
- CG-4A: 13,9061
- Manufacturer: Babcock (60)1, Cessna (750)1, Commonwealth (1,470)1, Ford (4,190)1, G and A Aircraft (627)1, General (1,112)1, Gibson Refrigerator (1,078)1, Laister-Kaufman (310)1, National (1)1, Northwestern (1,510)1, Pratt & Read (956)1, Ridgefield Manufacturing (156)1, Robertson (170)1, Timm (434)1, Ward Furniture (7)1, Waco (1,075)1
- Total: 13,9101
- Production: 1942 - late 19441
- CG-15A: 4291
Variants
- XCG-4: Prototype.1
- CG-4A: Main production version.1
- CG-15A: Wing span reduced.1 Undercarriage redesigned.1
Usage
The Waco CG-4A was used by Britain, Canada, and the United States.1
Husky
The CG-4A was first used in the invasion of Sicily in July 1943.1
Normandy
In the June 1944 landings at Normandy the Allies used many CG-4As.1
| Waco CG-4A Hadrian1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Assault and transport glider1 |
| Crew | 21 |
| Engine (Type) | None1 |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 83' 8"1 25.5 m1 |
| Length | 48' 4'1 14.73 m1 |
| Height | 12' 7"1 3.83 m1 |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | 3,750 lb1 1,701 kg1 |
| Loaded | 7,500 lb1 3,402 kg1 |
| Maximum load | 9,000 lb1 4,082 kg1 |
| Performance | |
| Towing speed | 125 mph1 201 kph1 |
| Maximum towing speed | 150 mph1 241 kph1 |
| Stall speed | 44 mph1 71 kph1 |
| Passengers | 151 |
| OR | |
| Cargo | 3,800 lb1 1,724 kg1 |
Sources:
- Aircraft of WWII, Stewart Wilson, 1998
