Junkers G 24
Civilian
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The Junkers G 24 airliner-transport of 1924 brought three-engine reliability to commercial aviation with generous capacity. Its 29.4-metre span and two-crew layout accommodated significant passenger payload, while 210 km/h cruise and 660-kilometre range suited developing European air routes. The trimotor configuration provided safety margin for passenger operations.
Specifications
- Role
- Airliner-Transport
- Crew
- 2
- Engines
- 3
- First flight
- 1924
- Length
- 15.8 m
- Wingspan
- 29.4 m
- Max speed
- 210 km/h
- Range
- 660 km