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Waco CG-4A Glider
U.S. Designation: CG-4A
British Designation: Hadrian
![Waco CG-4A Glider Waco CG-4A Glider](pics/waco-cg-4a-glider.jpg) |
Waco CG-4A at U.S. Air Force Museum. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
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![Waco CG-4A Glider Landing Waco CG-4A Glider Landing](pics/waco-glider-landing.jpg) |
Waco CG-4A Glider landing. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
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![Waco CG-4A Glider Interior Waco CG-4A Glider Interior](pics/waco-cg4a-glider-interior.jpg) |
Waco CG-4A Glider Interior. (U.S. Signal Corps Photo)
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![Cockpit of the Waco CG-4A. Cockpit of the Waco CG-4A.](pics/waco-cg4a-glider-cockpit.jpg) |
Cockpit of the Waco CG-4A. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
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CG-4A Glider Specifications
| Crew | | 2 (pilot and co-pilot) |
Cargo Capacity | | 13 men, or Jeep and 4 soldiers, or 6 litters |
Length | | 48 ft 8 in |
Wingspan | | 83 ft 8 in |
Height | | 15 ft 4 in |
Wing area | | 900 sq ft |
Empty weight | | 3,900 lb |
Loaded weight | | 7,500 lb |
Max Takeoff Weight | | 7,500 lb |
Maximum speed | | 150 mph at 7,500 lb |
Cruise speed | | 72.6 mph |
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