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ZSO 523

SNCASO · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

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The ZSO 523 was a proposed 1940s large military transport designed by the Zeppelin company of Friedrichshafen. During the Second World War Nazi Germany concentrated on building fighters and bombers and the production of support aircraft was transferred to occupied France. The project was abandoned when France was liberated in 1944.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
SNCASO
Status
Abandoned
Engine
6 × Gnome-Rhône 18R
Thrust / Power
2200 hp (1618 kW) each
Length (ft)
132
Wingspan (ft)
230
Empty Weight (lb)
106262
MTOW (lb)
209439
Service Ceiling (ft)
20341
Range (mi)
1430
Max Speed (mph)
237