Comprehensive digital collection of original WACO CG-15A military glider technical documentation from 1945, providing essential historical and technical reference materials for researchers, aviation historians, restorers, and military aviation enthusiasts.
Definitive Collection with Free Lifetime Updates: This is a living collection that we continuously expand and refine. As we acquire additional WACO CG-15 documentation, technical bulletins, or variant-specific materials, we update this collection and provide free lifetime updates to all purchasers. Your one-time purchase guarantees access to all future additions and improvements to this collection.
Historical Note
The WACO CG-15A was an improved variant of the widespread WACO CG-4A glider, featuring enhanced aerodynamics, increased structural strength, and better performance for World War II tactical transport operations. Developed to meet higher-speed towing requirements, it served as a crucial, though late-war, addition to the US Army Air Forces, with 427 units delivered between 1944-1945.
Key improvements over the CG-4A included a reduced wingspan (from 83 ft 8 in to 62 ft 2.5 in) for enhanced structural rigidity, slotted flaps for improved lift and control, redesigned nose structure for better aerodynamics and crash protection, upgraded Oleo landing gear struts to prevent failures during heavy landings, and increased cargo capacity by 500 lbs. The CG-15A could carry 13-15 troops, or a Jeep with 4 troops, or a 75mm howitzer, with a maximum towing speed of 180 mph and gross weight of approximately 8,035 lbs.
Manuals Included in This Collection
- WACO CG-15A Gliders Aircraft Structural Repair Instructions Manual - AN 09-40CC-3 - 1945
- WACO CG-15A Gliders Aircraft Parts Catalog Manual - AN 09-40CC-4 - 1945
- WACO CG-15A Gliders Aircraft Erection and Maintenance Instructions Manual - AN 09-40CC-2 - 1945
This collection provides comprehensive coverage of structural repair procedures, parts identification and cataloging, and complete erection and maintenance instructions for the CG-15A glider. These manuals represent the official US Army Air Forces technical documentation used during the aircraft's operational service.
Engineering Norms and Standards
The WACO CG-15A was designed and manufactured to US Army Air Forces specifications during World War II, incorporating military engineering standards and airworthiness requirements of the era. Documentation reflects Army-Navy (AN) standardized manual formats and military specification compliance for tactical glider operations, including structural load requirements for high-speed towing (up to 180 mph), rough-terrain landing gear specifications, and cargo transport certification standards.
Format and Delivery
All manuals are provided as high-resolution PDF files, optimized for digital reference and printing. Files are delivered via immediate digital download upon purchase completion. Compatible with all modern devices including computers, tablets, and smartphones.
Disclaimer
This item is sold for historical and reference only. These are either ORIGINAL or COPIES of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format. These manuals and blueprints are not meant to be used for current update material for certification / repair, but make an excellent reference for the scholar, collector, modeller or aircraft buffs. For proprietary reasons, we generally only provide civil manuals and blueprints on obsolete Aircraft / Engines / Helicopter. The information is for reference only, and we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or currency of any manuals.
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