Junkers T 26
Junkers · Germany · first flew 1924 · light aircraft
The Junkers T 26 was a German single-engine all-metal trainer monoplane produced in 1924, applying Junkers' corrugated duralumin construction to a military advanced trainer. It was one of several Junkers training types exported to foreign air forces.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-metal Junkers corrugated-skin trainer
- Single-engine low-wing monoplane
- Open cockpit tandem seating
A tidy single-engine low-wing monoplane with corrugated metal skin and open tandem cockpits — smaller than Junkers' transport types but immediately recognisable by the same construction method.
Specifications
- The Junkers T 26 has a length of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.4 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed as part of Junkers' military export programme, the T 26 was produced at the Swedish and Soviet facilities to avoid Versailles restrictions. It was sold to Turkey, the Soviet Union, and other customers as an advanced trainer.
Variants
The T 26 was produced in a single basic configuration; no major variants are documented.
Where you'll see it
Operated by Turkish and Soviet air forces as an advanced trainer in the mid-to-late 1920s; a modest export success for the Junkers military sales effort.
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