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Boeing will create the largest aircraft-cargo ever made
Washington, Usa - The order comes from Pentagon for military purposes
It's going to compete not only with its "natural" rivals, such as Antonov 225, the largest military aircraft in service at present, but also with cargo ships; in fact the capabilities of the Pelican (this is the name of the Boeing's new creature) are astonishing: it will be able to carry thousands of soldiers and up to 17 tanks. Amazing its wingspread: 160 meters (more than double of a Boeing 747)...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 34487
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency