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The '''CG-15 Waco''' was [[Military glider]] developed from the [[CG-4A Waco]]. Although outwardly similar to the earlier CG-4, and carrying the same number of passengers, a number of changes in the design, including shortened wings and a more streamlined nose enabled it to travel faster. 1,000 were ordered and 473 were |
The '''CG-15 Waco''' was [[Military glider]] developed from the [[CG-4A Waco]]. Although outwardly similar to the earlier CG-4, and carrying the same number of passengers, a number of changes in the design, including shortened wings and a more streamlined nose enabled it to travel faster. 1,000 were ordered and 473 were delivered before production ceased. Two were transferred to the Navy for testing as the XLR2W-1. One of the aircraft was converted into a XPG-3 powered glider which used two Jacobs R-755-9 radial engines. |
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Revision as of 20:31, 7 June 2007
Template:Infobox Aircraft The CG-15 Waco was Military glider developed from the CG-4A Waco. Although outwardly similar to the earlier CG-4, and carrying the same number of passengers, a number of changes in the design, including shortened wings and a more streamlined nose enabled it to travel faster. 1,000 were ordered and 473 were delivered before production ceased. Two were transferred to the Navy for testing as the XLR2W-1. One of the aircraft was converted into a XPG-3 powered glider which used two Jacobs R-755-9 radial engines.
Operators
Specifications (CG-15A)
General characteristics
- Crew: two, pilot and co-pilot
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References
- "The WACO CG-4A Invasion Glider". Fiddlersgreen.net. Retrieved 30 April.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - Handon, David. "WACO CG-15A". Dave's warbirds.com. Retrieved 30 April.
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