'' Kalkert Ka 430 Transport Glider ''
The Gotha Ka 430 was a military transport glider, first built in 1944. The glider was designed by Albert Kalkert. Twelve had been produced by the end of World War II , but none of them was used operationally. The glider could carry twelve men, and tests were being conducted towards the end of the war to see if it could carry a cargo of 1,400 kg (3,100 lb). A single 13 mm (.51 in)MG 131 machine gun was fitted for self defence.
General characteristics
- Capacity: 12 troops or 1,400 kg (3,080 lb) of cargo
- Length: 13.22 m (43 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 19.50 m (64 ft 0 in)
- Height: 4.16 m (13 ft 8 in)
- Empty weight: 1,810 kg (3,990 lb)
- Gross weight: 4,600 kg (10,140 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 320 km/h (200 mph)
Armament
- 1 × 13 mm (.51 in)MG 131 machine gun in dorsal turret
