Airspeed Horsa Glider

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Manufacturer
Airspeed Ltd
Description
The Airspeed AS.51 Horsa was a British troop-carrying glider used during the Second World War.
First Flight
1941-09-12
Entry Into service
1941-01-01
Designer
Airspeed Ltd
Type
Troop and cargo military glider
Length (m)
20.4216
Height (m)
5.7912
Max Seating
28
Cruise Speed (km/h)
160.9344
Min Speed (km/h)
77.2485
Capacity Description
28 troops / 2x ¼ton trucks / 1x M3A1 Howitzer + ¼ton truck with ammunition and crew / (20–25 troops was the "standard" Mark I load)
National Origin
United Kingdom
Number Built
3799
Primary Users
Army Air Corps, United States Army Air Forces,, Royal Canadian Air Force,, Indian Air Force
Status
retired
Wikipedia Article (URL)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airspeed_Horsa
Flat Wing Span (m)
26.8224
Flat Wing Area (m²)
102.565
Flat Wing Aspect Ratio
7.2

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