|
|||
|
|
Large glider, capable of carrying a 7-ton tank, two "Bren gun carriers", or other large equipment. It was used with some succes in Operation Overlord, but available only in small numbers. The Mk. X had two 965hp Bristol Mercury 31 engines to assist the take-off or fly the aircraft out after unloading.
| General characteristics | ||
| Primary function | Glider | |
| Power plant | None | |
| Speed | 149 mph | 240 km/h |
| Load | 17,527 lb | 7,950 kg |
| Crew | Two | |
| Date deployed | 1942 | |
| Number built | 412 | |
Jirka Wagner
Comment this page now or read other comments!
Please let us know if you find any mistake or problem. If you would like to help me or if you have pictures or anything interesting for these pages, write me.
Copyright © 2012 All Rights Reserved
Our other websites: Agile Factory | Beatles | Military Video
Last updated 13.11.2012