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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.

                                           
Type:Glider

Power plant None

Speed 149 mph 240 km/h

Crew Two