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
  1. Mrazek, James E. (1977). Fighting gliders of World War II. London: Hale. pp. 92, 94-95. ISBN 978-0312289270.
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