DFS 331

The DFS 331 was a projected military glider of the German Research Institute for Gliding (DFS ).

Developed the aircraft was in cooperation with the Gotha Coach factory as Greater gliders. The aircraft was designed as the strutted wing monoplane of mixed fiber with double tail. The start should be made on a droppable two-wheeled chassis, the swing landing on skids. The rear area was folded up by trailing edge upward. Two entrances were on the port side. It was only made a copy.

Specifications

DFS 331

  • Wingspan: 23.0 m
  • Length: 15.81 m
  • Height: 3.55 m
  • Wing area: 60 m²
  • Empty weight: 2270 kg
  • Max. Takeoff weight: 4770 kg
  • Maximum speed: 330 km / h
  • Towing speed: 270 km / h
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