DFS 331
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| DFS 331 V-1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Troop glider |
| Manufacturer | DFS/Gotha |
| Maiden flight | 1942 |
| Number built | 1 |
The DFS 331 was a transport glider prototype developed as a collaboration between DFS and Gotha. The glider was designed by Dr Hans Jacob who has worked on the earlier DFS 230. Intended as a medium transport glider, it addressed many of the issues with the earlier DFS 230. The visibility from the cockpit was good, with the entire nose being glazed, and the body was very wide, allowing it to carry light Flak guns and light military vehicles. The single prototype was built and flown in 1941. The project was passed over in favour of the Gotha Go 242. [1]
[edit] Specifications (DFS 331)
This aircraft article is missing some (or all) of its specifications. If you have a source, you can help Wikipedia by adding them.General characteristics
- Crew: two, pilot
- Capacity: approx 2,000 kg of cargo or 20 men [2]
- Length: 15.81 m (51.9 ft)
- Wingspan: 23.00 m (75.5 ft)
- Height: 3.55 m (11.65 ft)
- Wing area: 60.0 m² (650 ft²)
- Empty weight: 2,270 kg (5,000 lbs)
- Loaded weight: 4,770 kg (10,500 lbs)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 330 km/h (205 mph)
- Cruise speed: 270 km/h (170 mph)
Armament 2 x MG 15
[edit] References
- Nowarra, Heinz; Force, Ed (1991). German Gliders in World War II. U.S.: Schiffer Publishing Ltd.. ISBN 0887403581.
[edit] See also
Related development
Comparable aircraft
Related lists
- List of World War II military gliders
- List of military aircraft of Germany
- List of World War II military aircraft of Germany
- List of gliders
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