Waco CG-4
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The Waco CG-4 was the most widely used American troop/cargo military glider of World War II. It was designated the CG-4A by the United States Army Air Forces,[1] and given the service name Hadrian (after the Roman emperor) by the British.
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CG-4/Hadrian | |
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CG-4A | |
Role | Military glider |
Manufacturer | Waco Aircraft Company |
Built by | Cessna Ford Gibson Appliance |
First flight | 1942 |
Primary users | United States Army Air Forces Royal Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force United States Navy |
Number built | >13,903 |
Variants | Waco CG-15 |
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The glider was designed by the Waco Aircraft Company. Flight testing began in May 1942. More than 13,900 CG-4As were eventually delivered.