Military Gliders Used As War Transport

The video discusses the assembly of transport gliders in Michigan, highlighting their construction with tubular steel frameworks and wings made of spruce and mahogany plywood. These gliders can carry 15 combat-equipped men or a Jeep and its crew. Despite weighing only 3000 pounds, they are nearly as large as medium bombers. The gliders feature a fuselage 52 feet long and a wingspan of 84 feet, making them significant cargo carriers during the war.

Where are the assembly plants for the gliders located?

• California

• Florida

• Michigan

• Texas

What materials are used for the framework and wings of the glider?

• Plastic and pine

• Carbon fiber and oak

• Tubular steel and spruce

• Aluminum and birch

How many combat-equipped men can the glider carry?

• 25

• 20

• 15

• 10

What is the length of the glider's fuselage?

• 52 feet

• 60 feet

• 45 feet

• 70 feet

How does the glider's weight compare to its size?

• It is heavier than a medium bomber

• It is lighter than a medium bomber

• It is twice the weight of a medium bomber

• It is the same weight as a medium bomber