Waco CG-15
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The Waco CG-15 was an American
military glider
, which was developed from the CG-4
. Although outwardly similar to its predecessor 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 unit was converted into an XPG-3 powered glider which used two Jacobs R-755-9
radial engines.
XCG-15A:New-build prototypes, two built.
CG-15A:Production variant, redesignated G-15A in 1948, 427 built.
PG-3:One XCG-15A fitted with two R-755-9 engines, redesignated G-3A in 1948.
XLR2W-1:Two CG-15As transferred to the United States Navy
.
G-3A:PG-3 redesignated in 1948.
G-15A:CG-15A redesignated in 1948.
The Waco CG-15 was an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
military glider
Military glider
Military gliders have been used by the military of various countries for carrying troops and heavy equipment to a combat zone, mainly during the Second World War. These engineless aircraft were towed into the air and most of the way to their target by military transport planes, e.g...
, which was developed from the CG-4
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....
. Although outwardly similar to its predecessor 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 unit was converted into an XPG-3 powered glider which used two Jacobs R-755-9
Jacobs R-755
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radial engines.
Variants
XCG-15:Prototype converted from a CG-4A, one conversion.XCG-15A:New-build prototypes, two built.
CG-15A:Production variant, redesignated G-15A in 1948, 427 built.
PG-3:One XCG-15A fitted with two R-755-9 engines, redesignated G-3A in 1948.
XLR2W-1:Two CG-15As transferred to the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
.
G-3A:PG-3 redesignated in 1948.
G-15A:CG-15A redesignated in 1948.
Specifications (CG-15A)
See also
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