Gotha Ka 430

Ka 430
Role Transport glider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Gotha
Designer Albert Kalkert
First flight 1943
Status prototypes only
Number built 12


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.[1]

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.

Specifications

General characteristics

Performance

Armament


References

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  1. "Gotha Kalkert Ka 430". Trzecia Rzesza 1933-1945 (in Polish). Retrieved 30 April 2007.
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