National Soaring Museum - Waco CG-4A Hadrian Cargo/Transport Glider
Bill Maloney
10/24/2009

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01 Waco CG-4A Hadrian Glider 02 Waco CG-4A Hadrian Glider 03 Waco CG-4A Tow Hook 04 Waco CG-4A Landing Skids
05WacoCG4ACockpit 06WacoCG4ACockpit 07WacoCG4AControlWheel 08WacoCG4AAftCabin
05 Waco CG-4A Cockpit 06 Waco CG-4A Cockpit 07 Waco CG-4A Control Wheel 08 Waco CG-4A Aft Cabin
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09 Waco CG-4A Cabin 10 Waco CG-4A Hadrian Rear 11 Waco CG-4A Hadrian Windscreen 12 Waco CG-4A Landing Skids
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13 Waco CG-4A Hadrian Glider

Waco CG-4A Hadrian Cargo/Troop Glider Specifications:

Length: 48 feet 4 inches
Wingspan:
83 feet, 8 inches
Structure:
Steel tube frame, fabric covering
Wing Area:
852 feet 2
Crew:
2 + 13
Weight:
Empty - 3,700lbs, Max - 7,500lbs
Wing Loading: 8.8lbs per square foot
Glide Ratio: 10:1 at mph
Rate of Sink:
First Flight: 1942
Cost: $

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