Gotha Go.244

History

Gotha Go. 244 is based on the original Go. Model 242 glider from 1941, although the design has now evolved into a twin-engine, self-propelled special military transport aircraft. walk. The 242 proved to be a useful aircraft in German air raids, although it was essentially a "one-way" aircraft that had to be towed into action by the main engine, linking additional resources to specific operations.

As a self-sufficient version, the Go. 244 solves this logistical problem and can take off and land in a conventional manner without the need for more than half-finished runways.

At least three Go. 242 gliders were drawn from an initial pool of 1,528 players to serve Go. 244 development, these are labeled V1, V2, and V3. The V1 (also known as the A-1) featured a 660-horsepower BMW radial engine, while the V2 had a 750-horsepower French Gnome-Rhone radial engine. In turn, V3 received a pair of Soviet M-25A series Meridians from Shvetsov.

While all three engine models showed value, it was decided to equip the Go. The 244 line is mostly related to the French Gnome-Rhone line - simply due to the large amount of possessions captured during the conquest of France.

The original production model is Go. 244 B-1 and these have a basic fixed landing gear approach. The B-2 subsequently adopted an improved landing gear system that included a semi-retractable nose bone. Double doors with improved cargo access welcome the upcoming infantry version of the B-3.

The B-4 was based on the "wagon" design of the B-2, with the two-door layout of the B-3 model. Same as Go. Line 242, go. The 244 saw a special trainer version, the B-5, with a dual-control cockpit layout.

With its engine and hull configuration, the Go. The 244 B-1 was close to 180 mph, although cruising was closer to 170 mph or less. Range is limited to 255 miles, while the plane can reach a service cap of 27,400 feet. Although it is a means of transportation, Go.

The 244 is primarily armed with 3 x 7.92mm machine guns of the MG 15 or MG 81Z series for self-defense.

I like to walk. Before 242, Go. The 244 was put into service as soon as the stock ran out. Many were created as transformations of existing Go. 242 airframes and first flew over Greece in March 1942.

After the German-led invasion of the Soviet Union, additional dispatches forced them across North Africa and eventually the Eastern Front.

A lot. 245 is a recommendation to go. The 242/244 branch, will have Argus pulse jets mounted under the wings to increase thrust.

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