Gotha Go 242A Aircraft ICM-48226

Description

The Go 242A1 was an amphibious transport glider used by the Germans during World War II and designed to carry military units to the enemy’s rear. The Gotha Go 242 A was capable of carrying up to 21 soldiers and a field gun.

The cargo compartment of this aircraft was made of steel tubes, its wings were made of wood, the covering was made of waterproof impregnated fabric. The loading of the aircraft was done from the rear, thus allowing a quick landing in case the aircraft had a forced landing and its nose was damaged.