Nihon Kogata Ku-11
The Nihon Kogata Ku-11 (also known as the Nihon Kogata Army Experimental Transport Glider) was a 1940s experimental Japanese military glider.[1] The Ku-11 was an all-wood high-wing transport glider with two crew and room for 12 fully equipped troops.[1] With little interest from the Imperial Japanese Army the type did not enter production.[1]
| Ku-11 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Transport glider |
| National origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Nihon Kogata |
| Number built | 1 |
Specifications (Ku-11)
Data from Fighting gliders of World War II[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2 (pilot, co-pilot)
- Capacity: 12 fully equipped troops
- Wingspan: 18.29 m (60 ft 0 in)
- Wing area: 44.1 m2 (475 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 1,270 kg (2,800 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 2,449 kg (5,400 lb)
See also
Note
- Mrazek, James E. (1977). Fighting gliders of World War II. London: Hale. pp. 92, 94-95. ISBN 978-0312289270.
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