U.S. Airborne in Cotentin Peninsula



 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


The planes of the IX Troop Carrier Command

DOUGLAS C-47 SKYTRAIN

Type : Military transport and glider tug

Powerplant : Two R-1830-92 1,200 hp Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp 14 cylinder dual row radial, air cooled

Dimensions :
Wingspan: 95 ft 6 in
Length: 63 ft 9 in
Height: 17 ft
Wing area: 987 sq ft
Empty weight: 17,865 lbs

Performance :
Range: 1,600 miles
Cruise speed: 160 mph
Max speed: 230 mph
Ceiling: 24,000 ft

Load : Crew of 3 + 28 passengers, 8,600 lb

Armament : None



WACO CG-4A 'HADRIAN'

Type : 15-seat cargo and troop-carrying glider

Powerplant : None

Specifications :
Wingspan: 83 ft 8 in
Length: 48 ft 8 in
Height: 12 ft 7 in
Wing area: 852 sq ft
Empty weight: 3,700 lb
Max weight: 9,000 lb max at take-off

Performance :
Max towing speed: 150 mph
Normal tow speed: 120 mph

Armament : None



AIRSPEED AS.51 / AS.58 HORSA

Type : Troop and cargo combat glider

Powerplant : None

Dimensions :
Span: 88 ft
Length: 67 ft (Horsa I) - 67ft 11 in (Horsa II)
Height: 19 ft 6 in (Horsa I) - 20 ft 4 in (Horsa II)
Wing area: 1,104 sq ft

Weights :
Empty: 8,370 lb
Maximum take-off: 15,500 lb (Horsa I) - 15,750 lb (Horsa II)

Performance :
Maximum towing speed: 150 mph
Normal gliding speed: 100 mph

Armament : None