Waco CG-15 explained

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.

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.

G-3A:PG-3 redesignated in 1948.

G-15A:CG-15A redesignated in 1948.

Operators

United States

• United States Army Air Force
• United States Navy

References

• Web site: Fiddlersgreen paper model of WACO CG-4 Invasion Glider with historical notes and photos.
• Web site: WACO CG-15A. 30 April 2007. Handon. David. Dave's warbirds.com.