Maeda Ku-1

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The Maeda Ku-1 was a small twin boom Japanese military glider. It was primarily used used for training, and was superseded by the Kokusai Ku-7, which was effectively a scaled up version of the design ^[1]. Approximately 100 were produced.

[edit] Specifications (Ku-1)

Data from ENCYKLOPEDIA UZBROJENIA^[2]

General characteristics

• Crew: two
• Capacity: eight passengers
• Length: 9.36 m (30.7 feet)
• Wingspan: 17 m (56 feet)
• Height: ()
• Wing area: 30.1 m² (324 feet)
• Empty weight: 700 kg (1,540 lbs)
• Loaded weight: 1,300 kg (2,900 lbs)
• Useful load: 600 kg (1,300 lbs)

Performance

• Never exceed speed: 178 km/h (97 knots)
• Cruise speed: 130 km/h (70 knots)

[edit] See also

• List of World War II military gliders

[edit] References

1. ^ Donaldson, Graham (2000). The Japanese paratroopers in the Dutch East Indies, 1941-1942. Retrieved on 2007-04-29.
2. ^ Skrzypacz, Marcin. Maeda Ku-1 (Type 2). Retrieved on 2007-04-29.

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