MSF said,
"The original 747 was in competition with the C5 for the large airlifter contract"
Ah! So the 747 was originally designed as a Military project to go into production? Like the 707? Funny how Boeing have one set of financial rules and don't like any alternatives.
Looking forward to years of A380 success. Don't suppose there will be a Military version for a while.
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