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J 2

J 2

The Junkers J 2 was the first all-metal aircraft intended as a dedicated military aircraft design, the first all-metal aircraft meant to be a fighter aircraft, and was the direct descendant of the pioneering J 1 all-metal aircraft technology demonstrator design of 1915.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Junkers
Category
Fighters
Country of origin
German Empire
First flight
1916-07-11

Specifications

Cruise speed
90 kt
Max speed
108 kt
Range
332 nm
Service ceiling
14,760 ft
Max takeoff weight
2,568 lb
Empty weight
2,028 lb
Powerplant
Mercedes D.III water-cooled engine
Engines
1
Seats
1
Length
24.4 ft
Wingspan
38.4 ft
Height
10.3 ft
Number built
6

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.