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Gotha Go 345

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Top speed
  
370 km/h

Length
  
13 m

Manufacturer
  
Gothaer Waggonfabrik

Wingspan
  
21 m

First flight
  
1944

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The Gotha Go 345 was a prototype German Military transport glider of the Second World War. A single example was tested in 1944.

Specifications (Go 345B)

Data from Gunston, Bill & Wood, Tony - Hitler's Luftwaffe, 1977, Salamander Books Ltd., London

General characteristics

  • Crew: 10 troops
  • Length: 13.0 m (42 ft 7 in)
  • Wingspan: 21.0 m (68 ft 10 in)
  • Height: 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in)
  • Empty weight: 2470 kg (5,445 lb)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 6000 kg (9,040 lb)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 370 km/h (230 mph)

    • References

    Gotha Go 345 Wikipedia
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