DFS 331

DFS 331 V-1
Role Troop glider
Manufacturer DFS/Gotha
First flight 1942
Number built 1

The DFS 331 was a transport glider prototype developed as a collaboration between DFS and Gotha. The glider was designed by Dr Hans Jacob who has worked on the earlier DFS 230. Intended as a medium transport glider, it addressed many of the issues with the earlier DFS 230.[1]

The visibility from the cockpit was good, with the entire nose being glazed, and the body was very wide, allowing it to carry light Flak guns and light military vehicles. The single prototype was built and flown in 1941. The project was passed over in favour of the Gotha Go 242.[1]

Specifications (DFS 331)

General characteristics

Performance

Armament

2 x MG 15

See also

Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

Related lists

References

  1. ^ a b Wood, Alan (1990). History of the World's Glider Forces. Patrick Stephens Limited. ISBN 185260275. 
  2. ^ There are no figures given for the capacity of the glider, but the difference between its empty and flying weight is 2,500 kg