Laister-Kauffman CG-10
Laister-Kauffman · United States · first flew 1944 · glider
The Laister-Kauffman CG-10 was a large American assault glider developed during the Second World War to carry heavy cargo and troops into combat zones without powered flight.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 20.42 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Unpowered assault glider — no engine
- High-wing configuration with very long straight span
- Large WWII cargo/troop glider seating up to 40 troops
Distinguished by its very long high-mounted straight wing, large fuselage cross-section for cargo loading, and total absence of powerplant.
Specifications
- The Laister-Kauffman CG-10 has a length of 20.42 m (67 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 32 m (105 ft).
- Typical crew: 2 pilots + up to 40 troops.
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History
Designed at the height of Allied glider procurement, the CG-10 was intended to supplement and eventually replace the smaller Waco CG-4A in airborne operations. Only a small number of prototypes were built before the war's end curtailed the programme.
Variants
The CG-10A was the primary prototype configuration; no production variants entered widespread service.
Where you'll see it
The CG-10 did not see operational service before the end of the Second World War.
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