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Gunther-Schmitt GS-14 Ausf.A

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-Controls:
-AcG:1&2: Drop bombs
-AcG:3: Jettison drop tank

Specifications:
-Crew: 2 (pilot and bombardier/navigator)
-Top speed (full payload): ~350mph
-Top speed (no payload): ~410mph

History: In late 1943, the Gunther-Schmitt company received an order for a new attack aircraft from the Luftwaffe. For this, they created the GS-14, which was slightly larger than the GS-12, but because of advancements in airframe design, was slightly lighter, giving it a higher top speed. It was armed with six machine guns (all mounted in the nose) as well as a more advanced "ejection" system (it was really just a more reliable version of the one used on the GS-12 series). Over 4,000 GS-14s were produced until the war ended with the aircraft achieving a lot of success in combat.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 40.2ft (12.3m)
  • Length 27.1ft (8.3m)
  • Height 12.8ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 7,334lbs (3,326kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,334lbs (3,326kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.545
  • Wing Loading 31.4lbs/ft2 (153.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 233.5ft2 (21.7m2)
  • Drag Points 3580

Parts

  • Number of Parts 111
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 527