Junkers CLS.I
Junkers · Germany · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Junkers CLS.I was a German all-metal ground-attack and close-support aircraft built in 1918, applying Hugo Junkers' distinctive corrugated duralumin construction to a combat type intended for trench-strafing operations.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-metal corrugated skin Junkers construction
- Single-engine low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Late WWI German ground-attack type
Recognisable by the Junkers corrugated metal skin on a low-wing cantilever monoplane — one of the world's first all-metal combat aircraft; heavier and more angular than contemporary wood-and-fabric fighters.
Specifications
- The Junkers CLS.I has a length of 7.9 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.7 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Developed late in World War I, the CLS.I represented Junkers' progression from the J.I armoured biplane toward a faster monoplane ground-attack concept. Only prototypes were completed before the Armistice ended the war and the programme.
Variants
The CLS.I was produced only as prototypes; no production variants were built.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service; the war ended before the type could be adopted.
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