Waco CG-3

The Waco CG-3 was a US light troop military glider of World War II.

Design and development
The CG-3 was the USAAF's first production troop-carrying glider. 300 CG-3A gliders were initially ordered, but 200 of these were cancelled. The 100 built were used as trainers for the improved CG-4A, which had been ordered. The production CG-3A was developed from the experimental XCG-3.

Role in WWII
The CG-3 was used as a light transport glider for troops on the Allied side and was used heavily by the Americans and Soviets.

Variants

 * XCG-3 :
 * CG-3A :