Hamilcar

Hamilcar (a famous Carthaginian general and father of Hannibal)

The Hamilcar

Of all the gliders used by the allies in World War II, the General Aircraft Hamilcar was the largest. First flown in March 1942, the Hamilcar was used primarily to carry heavy freight (it could carry a 7-ton tank) and had a crew of 2 and over 410 aircraft were built.

Far fewer Hamilcars were involved in the Normandy landings (only seventy in total towed by Stirlings and Halifaxes), but their contribution was nonetheless a vital one.

Manufacturers: General Aircraft Ltd., Hanworth, Middlesex.

Accommodation: Load up to seven tons, crew of two.

Dimensions: Span 110ft, length 68ft, height 20ft 3in.

Towing speed: 150mph

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About the Hamilcar