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Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant
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Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant

1942 airlifter family

201Units built

Overview

The Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant ("Giant") was a German military transport aircraft of World War II. It was a powered variant of the Me 321 military glider and was the largest land-based transport aircraft to fly during the war. In total, 198 were made, with 15 being converted from the Me 321.

Specifications

Powerplant

Engine modelGnome et Rhône 14N

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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