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Old 12th Sep 2008, 09:37
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Geoff, you are correct! The Laister-Kauffmann XCG-10A 'Trojan Horse' Troop/Cargo Glider was made entirely of wood, just like the American built Conestoga wagon, and carried over 5 short tons of freight, again, just like the Conestoga wagon. The big ship was the first U.S. built aircraft to have clam-shell cargo doors, and fuselage mounted main landing gear. The 30 ft. long, 7 ft. wide cargo hold could accommodate 40 troops, or a GM 6X6 21/2 ton truck, or an army howitzer. The aircraft's wings spanned 105 feet. You have control.

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