Junkers K 47
Junkers · Germany · first flew 1929 · fighter
The Junkers K 47 was a German two-seat all-metal cantilever monoplane developed in 1929 as a fighter and ground-attack type, notable for its twin tail configuration and corrugated duralumin skin. It played an important role in the early development of the dive-bomber concept.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.55 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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- German two-seat fighter and early dive-bomber monoplane, 1929
- Twin tail fins and rudders on an all-metal Junkers airframe
- Corrugated duralumin skin on a low-wing cantilever monoplane
All-metal low-wing monoplane with characteristic Junkers corrugated skin, twin tail fins, tandem open cockpits, and a fixed undercarriage with large streamlined fairings; heavier and more purposeful in appearance than contemporary biplane fighters.
Specifications
- The Junkers K 47 has a length of 8.55 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.4 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 300 km/h (186 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Built initially through Junkers' Swedish subsidiary to circumvent Versailles Treaty restrictions, the K 47 was tested as both a fighter and an early dive-bomber. Ernst Udet's demonstrations of dive-bombing in the USA inspired the Luftwaffe to investigate the concept, and the K 47 was among the aircraft used in early German dive-bombing trials, influencing the later Ju 87.
Variants
The K 47 was exported to China and evaluated in both two-seat fighter and dive-bomber configurations.
Where you'll see it
Exported to China and used in early German dive-bombing research; never entered Luftwaffe front-line service but was conceptually influential.
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