Maeda Ku-6
The Maeda Ku-6 Sora-Sha was a Japanese gliding tank intended to be deployed alongside airborne troops. Mitsubishi produced a special streamlined light tank Ku-Ro for the project. The design began in 1939, but was only completed in 1945 with a single glider being produced.[1]
Specifications
General characteristics
- Capacity: 2800 kg (tank with crew and ammunition)
- Length: ()
- Wingspan: 21.94 m (72 ft)
- Height: ()
- Wing area: 60.3 m² (650 ft²)
- Empty weight: 700 kg ()
- Max takeoff weight: 3,500 kg (7,700 lb)
Performance
See also
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Japanese Army Glider Designation System
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