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.


	Classic Combat Aircraft \| home 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