Heinkel He-111Z
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Specifications
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Primary Function:
Crew: Engines: Power: Weight Empty: Max. Weight: Length: Wingspan: Cruise Speed: Towing Me-321: Towing 2 Go-342: Ceiling: Range: Year Deployed: |
glider tow
seven Junkers Jumo 5- V 1,350 hp ea. 47,000 lbs. 53,000 lbs. 53 ft. 10 in. 115 ft. 6 in. 270 mph 137 mph 155 mph 32,500 feet 1,200 miles 1942 |
The Heinkel He-111Z was a five engine, twin fuselage aircraft of the Luftwaffe, used to tow large cargo gliders.
With the introduction of the Me-321 Gigant heavy cargo glider in 1940, the Luftwaffe had a need for suitable towing aircraft. To solve the need, two existing bombers were joined by sharing their main wing and adding a center section.
In 1941 the first two prototype Heinkel He-111Z (Zwilling – Twin) aircraft were produced, with a fifth engine added to the center section of the wing.
The glider tug was very successful, well liked by its crews, and enjoyed a trouble free career.
A total of 12 Heinkel He-111Z glider tugs were produced, with eight either shot down or destroyed from bombings. The fate of the remaining four is unclear.
RC Heinkel He-111Z
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