Me 323 D

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Messerschmitt_Me_323
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
heavy transport aircraft
cantilever wing
30,000 kg empty
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:capacity up to 20 tons
gptkbp:cockpit nose
gptkbp:crew gptkb:6
2 pilots
gptkbp:date gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:decommissioned 1945
gptkbp:design gptkb:Willy_Messerschmitt
gptkbp:engine 1,200 hp per engine
six engines
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Junkers_Jumo_211
gptkbp:features high wing configuration
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1942
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 6,000 liters
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the largest aircraft of its time
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Me 323 D
gptkbp:influenced_by Me 321
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:Luftwaffe
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 32.5 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Messerschmitt
gptkbp:material monocoque structure
gptkbp:max_speed 250 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 80 km/h
40,000 kg
gptkbp:nickname Gigant
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:German_Air_Force
gptkbp:number_built approximately 200
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:Company
gptkbp:operational_history limited use due to size
gptkbp:origin gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:production_years 1942-1944
gptkbp:propulsion four-blade propellers
gptkbp:range 1,200 km
1,000 km
gptkbp:retirement_year logistics support
gptkbp:role cargo transport
gptkbp:seating_capacity 20,000 kg
large rear ramp
gptkbp:service_ceiling 6,000 m
gptkbp:services 1943
short-lived
gptkbp:tail_type high-mounted tail
gptkbp:used_in European theater
gptkbp:variant Me 323 B
gptkbp:wing_area 300 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 55.5 m