Gotha Go 150

Gotha Go 150
Role	Light aircraft
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Gothaer Waggonfabrik
Number built	12

The Gotha Go 150 was a light aircraft designed by the German company Gothaer Waggonfabrik in the late 1930s. It was intended for civilian use, but ended up being used as a military trainer. The aircraft was a twin-engined monoplane with an enclosed cockpit. It was designed by Albert Kalkert, and first flew in 1937. The results of this flight were good, and production began. The aircraft was used to train pilots, including for the Luftwaffe. The aircraft was later also used in tests, where it was towed by a Heinkel He 46.^[1]

Specifications

General characteristics

Crew: 1
Length: 7.15 m (23 ft 5 in)
Wingspan: 11.8 m (38 ft 9 in)
Height: 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Wing area: 17.5 m² (188 sq ft)
Empty weight: 535 kg (1,179 lb)
Gross weight: 850 kg (1,874 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 1,036 kg (2,284 lb)
Powerplant: 2 × Zündapp Z 9-092 , 37 kW (50 hp) each

Performance

Maximum speed: 200 km/h (120 mph, 110 kn)
Cruise speed: 185 km/h (115 mph, 100 kn)
Range: 900 km (560 mi, 490 nmi)
Service ceiling: 4,200 m (13,800 ft)
Rate of climb: 2.74 m/s (539 ft/min) Originally measured as 1000m in 6min. 5sec.

References

^ Kay. Antony L. (2002). German aircraft of the Second World War: including helicopters and missiles. Naval Institute Press. p. 276. ISBN 9781557500106. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)

[1] Kay. Antony L. (2002). German aircraft of the Second World War: including helicopters and missiles. Naval Institute Press. p. 276. ISBN 9781557500106. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)

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