The Nihon Kogata Ku-11 (also known as the Nihon Kogata Army Experimental Transport Glider) was a 1940s experimental Japanese military glider.[1] The Ku-11 was an all-wood high-wing transport glider with two crew and room for 12 fully equipped troops.[1] With little interest from the Imperial Japanese Army the type did not enter production.[1]

Specifications (Ku-11)

Data from Fighting gliders of World War II[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: 2 (pilot, co-pilot)
• Capacity: 12 fully equipped troops
• Wingspan: 18.29 m (60 ft 0 in)
• Wing area: 44.1 m² (475 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 1,270 kg (2,800 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 2,449 kg (5,400 lb)

See also

• List of World War II military gliders

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