Junkers K 43
Junkers · Germany · first flew 1927 · transport aircraft
The Junkers K 43 was a three-engine all-metal low-wing transport aircraft developed in 1927, a military export variant of the Junkers G 31 commercial trimotor. It offered greater payload capacity compared to twin-engine Junkers types.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 15.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Junkers corrugated metal trimotor
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Three radial engines in wing and nose
A large three-engine low-wing monoplane with the unmistakable Junkers corrugated skin, fixed undercarriage, and three radial engines — one on the nose and one under each wing.
Specifications
- The Junkers K 43 has a length of 15.5 m (51 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 28.5 m (94 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 2, 10-12 passengers.
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History
Built to expand Junkers' export sales of its all-metal transport technology, the K 43 was produced in small numbers and sold to operators in South America and Asia. It continued the corrugated-skin all-metal formula established with earlier Junkers types.
Variants
The K 43 was the military export designation for an aircraft closely related to the Junkers G 31; civil and military versions differed in equipment.
Where you'll see it
Used by several foreign air forces and commercial operators; not widely adopted due to competition from other multiengine transports of the era.
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