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Note
- 1 2 3 4 Mrazek, James E. (1977). Fighting gliders of World War II . London: Hale. pp. 92, 94-95. ISBN 978-0312289270.
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| Ku-11 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Transport glider |
| National origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Nihon Kogata |
| Number built | 1 |
The Nihon Kogata Ku-11 (also known as the Nihon Kogata Army Experimental Transport Glider) was a 1940s experimental Japanese military glider. [1] The Ku-11 was an all-wood high-wing transport glider with two crew and room for 12 fully equipped troops. [1] With little interest from the Imperial Japanese Army the type did not enter production. [1]
Data from Fighting gliders of World War II [1]
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