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DFS 230

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The DFS 230 was a German transport glider operated by the Luftwaffe in World War II. It was developed in 1933 by the Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug with Hans Jacobs as the head designer. The glider was the German inspiration for the British Hotspur glider and was intended for airborne assault operations.

Ag-1 to drop takeoff doley

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 83.9ft (25.6m)
  • Length 42.2ft (12.9m)
  • Height 13.5ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 7,274lbs (3,299kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,274lbs (3,299kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 13.5lbs/ft2 (66.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 538.2ft2 (50.0m2)
  • Drag Points 1806

Parts

  • Number of Parts 88
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 304