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C-46 Commando

Country of Origin: USA

The C-46 Commando was a World War II-vintage short-range cargo/transport aircraft.

The Commando's low wing had a rectangular center section and tapered outer panels mounted to the stubs at a noticeable dihedral. On the trailing edge were two sections of plain flaps inboard of ailerons. The broad vertical tail had a small dorsal fillet, curved leading edge and curved, full-height rudder. The low-mounted horizontal surfaces had more taper on the elevator trailing edge than on the...

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