[DISCLAIMER: The following text is taken from the U.S. War Department Technical Manual, TM-E 30-451: Handbook on German Military Forces published in March 1945. — Figures and illustrations are not reproduced, see source details. — As with all wartime intelligence information, data may be incomplete or inaccurate. No attempt has been made to update or correct the text. — Any views or opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of the website.] CHAPTER X. GERMAN AIR FORCE Section V. EQUIPMENT 5. Tabulated Data GLIDERS Aircraft Manufacturer and Model  Type  Normal Crew Engines, Model and Rated HP Wing Span Max. Speed MPH Radius of Action (40% Normal Range) (Miles) Typical Armament Bomb or Freight Load (Pounds) Normal Weight (Pounds) Service Ceiling (Feet) (1) Gotha DFS 230 HWM 1 or 2 None 72' 4" Dependent on type of tug. Light MG can be carried. 2,800 or 10 men 4,700   (2) Gotha GO 242 HWM TB 2 None 79' Dependent on type of tug. Fuselage 1 or 2x7.9-mm. Dorsal 1x7.9-mm. Tail 1x7.9-mm. 5,300 or 23 fully equipped troops 12,500   (3) Messerschmitt ME 321 "GIGANT" HWM 1 or 2 None 181' Dependent on type of tug. Lateral possibly 6x7.9-mm. 26,000 or 130 men 50,000

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