The Ho III b - The Ho III Work Continues
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0.4 m (0.20 at the leading edge)
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Cockpit height (from seat)
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0.50 m/s at 45 km/h and 8.8 kg/m2 loading
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28:1 at 60 km/h and 8.8 kg/m2 loading
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Sailplanes from the entire country were brought together at the glider school in Braunschweig. Among these were two Ho II's and five Ho III b's. I suggested that the two Ho II's be replaced by two Ho III b's in
storage at Wurzburg-Kitzingen, in order to standardize the fleet. The two aircraft were then shipped to Peschke for overhaul by rail. They arrived with their wings cut in half, in order to fit them in the railroad car! Both
aircraft had to be totally rebuilt.
For the planned invasion of England, the Ho III b's were to be modified to carry ammunition. A 400-lb capacity pallet was fitted into the center section, and four 50-lb compartments were built into the wings, with
access from above. With a full load of 800 lb. plus pilot, the Ho III flew even better than before, and was able to soar, despite a 250% increase in wing loading!
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