Gotha Go 146
Gotha · German Reich · first flew 1936 · light aircraft
The Gotha Go 146 was a German high-wing cabin monoplane of the mid-1930s, developed as a light transport and liaison aircraft. Its relatively high speed for the type reflects the aerodynamic refinement achieved by Gotha's engineers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- German high-wing monoplane liaison aircraft
- Enclosed cabin for pilot and passengers
- Fixed undercarriage with spatted wheels
Braced high-wing monoplane with fully enclosed cabin, single radial engine, and fixed main undercarriage with wheel fairings.
Specifications
- The Gotha Go 146 has a length of 9.45 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.4 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 335 km/h (208 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 + 3 passengers.
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History
Gotha Waggonfabrik developed the Go 146 alongside military designs as part of Germany's expanding aviation industry under National Socialist rearmament. The type was intended as a fast communications and liaison aircraft. It remained a limited production design with the main interest lying in its performance figures.
Variants
No significant production variants are documented for the Go 146.
Where you'll see it
Used in small numbers within Germany for liaison and communications duties in the late 1930s.
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