Junkers K 30
Junkers · Germany · first flew 1925 · bomber
The Junkers K 30 was a twin-engine all-metal low-wing monoplane bomber/transport developed in 1925, built at Junkers' Swedish subsidiary AB Flygindustri to circumvent Versailles Treaty restrictions on German military aviation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engine Junkers all-metal low-wing monoplane
- Corrugated duralumin skin
- Military export bomber configuration
A classic Junkers twin-engine monoplane with corrugated metal skin, low wing, underslung gondola-style engine nacelles, and fixed undercarriage — typical of Junkers military exports of the mid-1920s.
Specifications
- The Junkers K 30 has a length of 13.5 m (44 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 23 m (75 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 215 km/h (134 mph).
- Typical crew: 3-4.
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History
Like many Junkers military types of the 1920s, the K 30 was built at the Fili factory in the Soviet Union and at the AB Flygindustri facility in Limhamn, Sweden. It was exported to several customers as Germany was prohibited from building military aircraft domestically.
Variants
The K 30 was closely related to the Junkers G 24 civil transport, sharing the same basic airframe in a military configuration; export variants differed in equipment.
Where you'll see it
Operated by several air forces as an export bomber; specific operator details are limited but the type served in Latin America and possibly Asia.
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