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| Junkers
J.I |
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Fl.Abt(A)
217
Early 1918
Source: Junkers J.I Datafile
Image: © R. N. Pearson
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| In late 1916, the demand for a durable
observation aircraft capable of performing
ground attack missions led to the introduction
of the Junkers J.I. Developed in early
1917, it was the world's first all-metal
aircraft produced in quantity. Eliminating
the need for external bracing wires,
the fuselage, wings and tail were constructed
of Duralumin while the engine and two-man
crew were protected by a nose-capsule
of 5-mm chrome-nickel sheet-steel.
Although this unique design resulted
in a strong and durable aircraft capable
of surviving the effects of enemy ground
fire, the Junkers J.I was heavy, cumbersome
and took forever to get off the ground.
The only surviving example of the J.I
biplane was sent to Canada in 1919
and is now part of the National Aviation
Museum's collection. |
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| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Country: |
Germany |
| Manufacturer: |
Junkers Flugzeug-Werke AG |
| Type: |
Observation |
| First
Service: |
August 1917 |
| Number
Built: |
227 |
| Engine(s): |
Benz BZ.IV, inline engine,
200 hp [147 kW]
Daimler-Mercedes D.IVa [191 kW] (1918) |
| Wing Span: |
52 ft 6 in [16 m] |
| Length: |
29 ft 10¼ in [9.1 m] |
| Height: |
11 ft 1 7/8 in [3.4 m] |
| Empty
Weight: |
3,893 lb [1,766 kg] |
| Gross
Weight: |
4,718 lb [2,140 kg] |
| Max Speed: |
96 mph [155 km/h] |
| Ceiling: |
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| Endurance: |
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| Crew: |
2 |
| Armament: |
2 machine guns |
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