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Gotha Go 242

Gothaer Waggonfabrik · Transport glider · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

Gotha Go 242 — Transport glider
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The Gotha Go 242 was a transport glider used by the Luftwaffe during World War II. It was an upgrade over the DFS 230 in both cargo/troop capacity and flight characteristics. It saw limited combat action. There were multiple glider variants, and it became the basis for a transport aircraft, the: Gotha Go 244.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Transport
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Gothaer Waggonfabrik
Operator
Luftwaffe
Primary Role
Transport glider
Service Entry
1941
Produced
1528
Length (ft)
52
Wingspan (ft)
80
Empty Weight (lb)
7055
MTOW (lb)
15653
Max Speed (mph)
186