British WWII's transport aircraft

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General Aircraft Hamilcar

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

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