Junkers A 32
Junkers · Germany · first flew 1927 · transport aircraft
The Junkers A 32 was a single-engine commercial transport monoplane of the late 1920s, built in the distinctive Junkers all-metal corrugated-skin style. It was intended for mail and light passenger services.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine low-wing all-metal monoplane of 1920s Junkers lineage
- Characteristic corrugated Duralumin skin
- Enclosed cabin with four passenger seats
Identified by the long-span straight low wing, corrugated Duralumin skin common to all Junkers inter-war designs, and an enclosed cabin forward of the wing leading edge.
Specifications
- The Junkers A 32 has a length of 11.1 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.8 m (58 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 plus 4 passengers.
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History
Developed as a follow-on to the successful Junkers F 13 family, the A 32 was produced in small numbers around 1927–1928. It operated on early European airline routes where its robust metal construction offered reliability in variable weather.
Variants
Only a small number of A 32 airframes were built; no significantly different sub-variants are documented.
Where you'll see it
Served with a handful of European operators in the late 1920s and early 1930s; the type quickly gave way to more capable Junkers designs such as the W 33 and G 31.
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