There is no question which of these two is the more capable airplane. The C-130 is a 19-year younger design, which benefitted from technological advances including World War II developments. It is faster, larger, can land in a shorter space and has proven one of the most versatile and adaptable airlifters ever built.
But the old Gooney Bird came along at the perfect time to become one of the most effective weapons of World War II. C-47s, also known as R4Ds when flown by Navy or Marines, landed at both the North and South Poles, helped support the C-B-I in World War II, dropped troops on D-Day, and continued to serve as Troop Carriers in the Korean War. They served as gunships in Vietnam. Their simplicity made them useful when newer transports were still working out the bugs.
You have to have some historical perspective to address this question. Okay, military aircraft buffs. Share your expertise. Which of these two incredible aircraft actually accomplished the most?
2007-12-10
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