Radia Updates C-242 As Outsize Cargo Market Looks For New Entrants

Radia WindRunner aircraft

Radia has maximized the internal volume of its WindRunner aircraft by mounting the landing gear externally, enabling it to accommodate a wide range of loads.

Credit: Radia
As rarities in aerospace go, the outsize cargo aircraft—or purpose-designed large airlifter—is among the most unique. Limited in number yet indispensable for key commercial and military roles, the outsize freighter fleet is rarely augmented or refreshed. Debuts of new options with tail or nose...
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