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Junkers K 16

Civilian
Junkers K 16

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The Junkers K 16 airliner of 1921 brought post-war recovery to German civil aviation with single-engine efficiency. Its 11-metre span and 145 km/h speed suited developing European air services, while 600-kilometre range enabled practical scheduled routes. The design represented early commercial aviation during the interwar period.

Specifications

Role
Airliner
Origin
Germany
Engines
1
First flight
1921
Length
8 m
Wingspan
11 m
Max speed
145 km/h
Range
600 km