CG-15 Glider

CG-15 Glider
US
43-37082

at Freeman Field

Source

Disposition

Freeman 05/09/46

Relocate to Chicago

Transfer Ltr
No Date

Selected for assignment to Freeman Field for exhibit.

ATSC
06/06/1946

Partial list - to be towed

12 July 1945

Courtesy of Charles Day, Author "Silent Ones, WWII Invasion Glider Test & Experiment, Clinton County Army Air Field, Wilmington, Ohio", writing 11/27/2005 Email Charles Day

Waco CG-15 Glider

The Waco CG-15 was yet another development of the successful Waco CG-4 Hadrian standard glider. Waco had essentially developed an improved version of the CG-4A. Interestingly the changes consisted of a reduction in the wing span from 83 ft 8 in to 62 ft 2 in, elimination of the wing spoilers, a revised nose shape, improved cantilever undercarriage and numerous internal fitment changes. The changes increased the normal gross weight by 500 lbs ( 227 kg) and the towing speed increased to 180 mph (290 km/h). 427 CG-15 gliders were originally delivered to the US military. Canada acquired a single example for evaluation purposes.

Details

Designation:		Model No.: CG-15	Mark:
Role: Glider
TOS: 1946	SOS: 1950	Quantity in Service: 1
Service: RCAF

Specifications

Manufacturer:	Waco Aircraft Company
Crew/Passengers:	two pilots and up to 13 troops or a variety of stores
Power Plant:	None
Performance:	Max Speed: 180 mph (290 km/h) Service Ceiling:10,000 ft (3,345 m) Range: Tow plane dependent
Weights:
Dimensions:	Span: 62 ft 2 in ( 25.50 m) Length: 48 ft 4 in (14.73 m) Height: 12 ft 7 in ( 3.84 m) Wing Area: sq ft ( sq m)
Armament:	None
Cost:	Unknown

The Waco CG-15 was yet another development of the successful Waco CG-4 Hadrian standard glider.

Waco had essentially developed an improved version of the CG-4A. Interestingly the changes consisted of a reduction in the wing span from 83 ft 8 in to 62 ft 2 in, elimination of the wing spoilers, a revised nose shape, improved cantilever undercarriage and numerous internal fitment changes. The changes increased the normal gross weight by 500 lbs ( 227 kg) and the towing speed increased to 180 mph (290 km/h). 427 CG-15 gliders were originally delivered to the US military. Canada acquired a single example for evaluation purposes.

Manufacturer:	Waco Aircraft Company
Crew/Passengers:	two pilots and up to 13 troops or a variety of stores
Power Plant:	None
Performance:	Max Speed: 180 mph (290 km/h) Service Ceiling:10,000 ft (3,345 m) Range: Tow plane dependent
Dimensions:	Span: 62 ft 2 in ( 25.50 m) Length: 48 ft 4 in (14.73 m) Height: 12 ft 7 in ( 3.84 m) Wing Area: sq ft ( sq m)
Armament:	None
Cost:	Unknown

Source: http://www.rcaf.com/1946_1968_coldwar/aircraft/transports/cg15/

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Jim West
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