Airspeed Horsa
Civilian
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The Airspeed Horsa military glider, developed in 1941, served the British forces as a specialized transport for troops and cargo during World War II operations. Measuring 20.4 meters long with a 26.8-meter wingspan, this unpowered aircraft demonstrated the engineering sophistication required for assault landing operations and tactical mobility. Its design accommodated both personnel transport and cargo missions across diverse operational scenarios.
Specifications
- Role
- Troop and cargo military glider
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- First flight
- 1941
- Length
- 20.4 m
- Wingspan
- 26.8 m