Gotha Go 345
The Gotha Go 345 was a prototype German Military transport glider of the Second World War. A single example was tested in 1944.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Type: Assault Glider
Origin: Gothar Waggonfabrik AG
Crew: 2
Models: Go 345A & Go 345B
First Flight: 1944
Service Delivery: None
Final Delivery: Prototypes only
Total Production: 1
Dimensions:
Type: Assault Glider
Origin: Gothar Waggonfabrik AG
Crew: 2
Models: Go 345A & Go 345B
First Flight: 1944
Service Delivery: None
Final Delivery: Prototypes only
Total Production: 1
Dimensions:
- Wing span: 68 ft. 10½ in. (21.00m)
- Length: 42 ft. 7½ in. (13.00m)
- Height: 13 ft. 9¼ in. (4.20m)
- Wing Surface Area: 49.9 m2 (537 sq ft)
Weights:
Performance:
Armament:
- Empty: 5,445 lbs. (2470 kg.)
- Maximum: 9,040 lbs. (4100 kg.)
Performance:
- Normal towing speed: 310 km/h (190 mph; 170 kn)
- Maximum towing speed: 370 km/h (230 mph; 200 kn)
- Maximum glide speed: 230 mph (370 kph)
- Capacity: 18 troops or 4,500 kg (10,000 lb) cargo
Armament:
- None
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