Junkers G.38
The Junkers G.38 was a large German four-engine transport aircraft that first flew in 1929. Two examples were constructed in Germany. Both aircraft flew as commercial transports within Europe in the years leading up to World War II. During the 1930s, the design was licensed to Mitsubishi, which constructed and flew a total of six aircraft, in a military bomber/transport configuration, designated Ki-20. The G.38 carried a crew of seven. Onboard mechanics were able to service the engines in flight due to the G.38's thick wing, which provided access to all four power plants.
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- Manufacturer
- Junkers
- Country of origin
- Germany
- First flight
- 1929-11-06
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 94 kt
- Max speed
- 121 kt
- Range
- 1,870 nm
- Service ceiling
- 12,110 ft
- Max takeoff weight
- 46,826 lb
- Empty weight
- 32,893 lb
- Powerplant
- Junkers L88, Junkers L8a
- Engines
- 4
- Seats
- 34
- Length
- 76.2 ft
- Wingspan
- 144 ft
- Height
- 23.6 ft
- Number built
- 2
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.