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Junkers Ju-52

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Vtol= FLAPS. The Junkers Ju 52 (nicknamed Tante Ju ("Aunt Ju") and Iron Annie) is a German trimotor transport aircraft manufactured from 1931 to 1952. It saw both civilian and military service during the 1930s and 1940s. In a civilian role, it flew with over twelve air car rriers including Swissair and Deutsche Luft Hansa as an airliner and freight hauler. In a military role, it flew with the Luftwaffe as a troop and cargo transport and briefly as a medium bomber. The Ju 52 continued in postwar service with military and civilian air fleets well into the 1980s.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 98.4ft (30.0m)
  • Length 66.7ft (20.3m)
  • Height 21.5ft (6.6m)
  • Empty Weight 34,759lbs (15,766kg)
  • Loaded Weight 43,187lbs (19,589kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.138
  • Wing Loading 27.0lbs/ft2 (131.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,599.4ft2 (148.6m2)
  • Drag Points 30579

Parts

  • Number of Parts 269
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 959