Features of Northrop Raider C-125 assault transport includes unique loading mechanism and huge door, large enough to admit vehicles up to 9 × 6 1/2 ft, contained in tail; ability to select landing site prior to let down, ability to return to its staging area, and ability to be ferried any place in world, are advantages of this type over World War II gliders; powered by three 1200-hp Wright R-1820-97 or three 1425-hp Wright R-1820-76 engines. (See also Western Flying v 28 n 10 Oct 1948 p 15, 26)
Achieving short field performance through three-engined configuration
Aviation Week
Aviation Week ; 49 , n 19
1948
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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