Every Glider Used in WW2

Описание: Silent, unpowered, and incredibly decisive, World War II military gliders played a critical role in shaping airborne warfare and large-scale invasion tactics. This video takes you deep into the complete history of every glider used during the Second World War, examining their designs, combat roles, and battlefield effectiveness across major operations in Europe and beyond. From daring night landings to mass troop deployments behind enemy lines, discover how these overlooked aircraft influenced key battles and left a lasting mark on military aviation history through a focused, professional, and engaging breakdown.

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Allied Gliders — United States
Waco CG-4 — “Hadrian” (Light Assault/Transport Glider)

CG-13 — Heavy Transport Glider

Airspeed Horsa — US Evaluation (Transport/Assault Glider)

Waco CG-15 — Experimental Improvement on CG-4

Waco XCG-4A — Prototype Variant

CG-4B — Production Variant with Modifications

Waco CG-10 — Heavy Transport, Late-War Deployment

Waco CG-7 — Training and Cargo Support

Allied Gliders — United Kingdom

Airspeed Horsa — Workhorse of D-Day (Troop/Vehicle Glider)

General Aircraft Hamilcar — Heavy Glider for Tanks and Vehicles

General Aircraft Hotspur — Training Glider for Airborne Troops

General Aircraft Hengist — Emergency Troop Glider

Slingsby T.31 — Training and Light Cargo Glider

Slingsby Hengist Mk.III — Improved Troop-Carrying Variant

Airspeed AS.51 — Prototype Evaluation Glider

Axis Gliders — Germany

DFS 230 — Compact Assault Glider

Gotha Go 242 — Heavy Transport Glider

Messerschmitt Me 321 — Gigantic Glider for Vehicles and Troops

DFS 331 — Prototype Troop Transport Glider

Gotha Go 244 — Adapted Transport Glider

Messerschmitt Me 262 HG — Jet-Assisted Glider Project

DFS 194 — Experimental Glider Prototype

DFS 332 — Cargo Glider Prototype

DFS 228 — High-Altitude Reconnaissance Glider

Arado Ar 232 — Considered Glider Role in Late-War Planning