Junkers T 19
Junkers · Germany · first flew 1922 · light aircraft
The Junkers T 19 was an early all-metal single-engined light aircraft from the pioneering Junkers firm, embodying their signature corrugated Duralumin skin construction that defined German aircraft of the interwar period.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.12 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Early 1920s Junkers corrugated-metal monoplane
- All-metal construction with characteristic Junkers ribbed skin
- Small single-engine touring or training type
Unmistakably Junkers in origin due to the corrugated metal skin on wings and fuselage; the low-wing monoplane layout with a large frontal radiator and open cockpit places it firmly in the early 1920s.
Specifications
- The Junkers T 19 has a length of 6.12 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.25 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 134 km/h (83 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Produced in the early 1920s as part of Junkers' broad range of metal monoplanes, the T 19 was a small trainer and tourer that demonstrated the practical advantages of all-metal construction over wood and fabric contemporaries.
Variants
Minor engine variant fits were tested; no major series variants are documented.
Where you'll see it
Used in small numbers for training and sport flying in Germany and limited export markets during the 1920s.
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