DFS 230
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Original source: Deutsches Bundesarchiv (German Federal Archive), Bild 101I-567-1519-18
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The DFS 230 was a German transport glider operated by the Luftwaffe in World War II. It was developed in 1933 by the Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug (DFS - German Research Institute for Sailplane Flight) with Hans Jacobs as the head designer. The glider was the German inspiration for the British Hotspur glider and was intended for paratrooper assault operations. The glider could carry 10 soldiers with equipment or a payload of about 1 200 kg.

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WWII GERMAN GLIDER DFS 230 RECOGNITION MODEL = Sign In to see what this sold for World War II Recognition Spotter Model, German DFS-230 Glider.3
The military glider DFS 230, which was used during the beginning of WW II to land soldiers (max.4
* DFS 230 A-1 - Version initiale * DFS 230 A-2 - A-1 avec 2 postes de pilotages * DFS 230 B-1 - Ajout 5
Il DFS 230 veniva portato in volo in una configurazione mistel, ovvero con un velivolo a motore collegato alla parte superiore dell'aliante il quale si sganciava arrivato alla quota e 6
DFS 230 The DFS 230 was the main equipment of the German airborne units, and it was used in the famous attacks on the Belgian fortress Eben-Emael, on Crete and 7

Made by Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug.

Die DFS 230 wurde als Lastensegler für eine Besatzung von einem Piloten und neun Soldaten entwickelt und vom Deutschen Reich im Zweiten Weltkrieg vielfach eingesetzt.8
Thought I would show my WIP of the DFS 230 as its my first attempt at modding for IL2.9
than, for example, the DFS 230 used to capture the Belgian fort of Eben-Emael.10
fully-armed troops, the DFS 230A was first reported in action in Belgïum in May 1940.11
Assault on Crete) Huma made the best DFS 230 on the market in 1985. Google the reviews. This is an original boxed version that is still sealed.12
The DFS 230 was Germany's first assault glider and saw the most active service. It was narrow and much resembled its sporting glider antecedents.13
DFS 230 Glider, thats the series of the Gran Sasso Raid to free Mussolini.14
Height Main
2.8 m
Height Alt
284.48
Designer
Hans Jacobs
Length Alt
1127.76
Max Takeoff Weight Main
2100.0
Jet Or Prop
neither
Loaded Weight Main
2040.0
Max Speed Alt
6000.0
More General
180.0
Introduced
1938
Max Speed Main
18000.0
Payload Main
1240.0
Capacity
10
Loading Main
54
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
4630.0
Crew
one
pilot
Span Main
21.1 m
Area Main
38.1 m²
Primary user
Luftwaffe
Span Alt
2105.66
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Manufacturer
Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug
Payload Alt
2728.0
First Flight
1937
Loaded Weight Alt
4500.0
More Performance
72.0
Empty Weight Alt
1700.0
Length Main
11.3 m
Area Alt
410.0
Empty Weight Main
770.0
Category
German military transport aircraft 1930-1939
Glider aircraft
World War II transport aircraft of Germany
Loading Alt
11

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