Junkers Ju 252
Civilian
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The Junkers Ju 252 transport aircraft of 1942 combined three-engine reliability with spacious cargo capacity. Its three-crew layout managed pilot, co-pilot, and engineer functions, while 34.1-metre span and 438 km/h speed enabled movement of military equipment and personnel. The impressive 3981-kilometre range supported strategic airlift operations.
Specifications
- Role
- Transport
- Origin
- Germany
- Crew
- 3
- Engines
- 3
- First flight
- 1942
- Length
- 25.1 m
- Wingspan
- 34.1 m
- Max speed
- 438 km/h
- Range
- 3,981 km