Gotha Go 149
Gotha · Germany · first flew 1936 · light aircraft
The Gotha Go 149 was a German low-wing monoplane trainer of the mid-1930s, developed to provide Luftwaffe pilots with advanced training on fast monoplane types. Its performance was notably high for a trainer of the period.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.31 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- German low-wing monoplane basic trainer of the 1930s
- Tandem open cockpits
- Built for Luftwaffe pilot training
A nimble, low-wing monoplane with tandem open cockpits, fixed undercarriage with wheel fairings, and clean aerodynamic lines suggesting its high speed for a trainer.
Specifications
- The Gotha Go 149 has a length of 7.31 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 345 km/h (214 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
As Germany expanded its air force in the 1930s, Gotha contributed several trainer designs to the Luftwaffe's training pipeline. The Go 149 was a sleek, high-performance single-engine type intended to bridge the gap between elementary trainers and frontline fighters. It was built in limited numbers as other manufacturers' designs dominated the training role.
Variants
No significant production variants are documented.
Where you'll see it
Used by the Luftwaffe for advanced pilot training in the late 1930s.
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