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Gotha Go 244

Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

Gotha Go 244 — Fixed Wing
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The Gotha Go 244 was a transport aircraft designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Gotha. It was operated by the Luftwaffe during the Second World War. It was the powered version of the Gotha Go 242 military glider transport.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Engine
1× 14-cylinder two-row air-cooled radial piston engine (rh rotation)
Thrust / Power
700 hp
Length (ft)
52
Wingspan (ft)
80
Empty Weight (lb)
11244
MTOW (lb)
17196
Service Ceiling (ft)
24606
Range (mi)
373
Max Speed (mph)
180
Armament
Guns: 3 × 7.92 mm MG 15 or MG 81 machine guns