Junkers F 13
Civilian
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The Junkers F 13 passenger transport of 1919 pioneered all-metal civilian aviation, introducing robust construction and reliable performance. Its 14.8-metre span and single-engine simplicity achieved 173 km/h across a 1400-kilometre range—enabling scheduled service routes. The seven-seater fuselage offered comfortable accommodation for early air travellers.
Specifications
- Role
- passenger transport
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1919
- Length
- 9.6 m
- Wingspan
- 14.8 m
- Max speed
- 173 km/h
- Range
- 1,400 km