Junkers Ju 52/3m

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26 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

This is a model aircraft suspended from the ceiling, not a real aircraft. The distinctive tri-motor configuration and corrugated duralumin skin are key identifying features.

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Aircraft

Ju 52/3m JU52

Historic Lufthansa/WWII-era

Manufacturer

Junkers

Gear

iPhone

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most iconic German transport aircraft from the 1930s through WWII, widely used for civilian and military purposes.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare; only a handful remain airworthy worldwide, preserved in museums or for heritage flights.

Record Flights

Known for its rugged versatility; flew the Berlin Airlift; widely used on European and colonial routes pre-1945.

Safety & Events

Many Ju 52s survived WWII and served in various roles postwar; some operated by Swissair until the 1980s as vintage airliners.

Future Outlook

Mostly in museums or operated by heritage groups; no longer in commercial service.

Specifications

BMW 132 radial (typical for Ju 52/3m)

Engine

29.25 m

Wingspan

18.90 m

Length

870 km

Range

200 km/h

Speed

Up to 17 passengers or 1,600 kg cargo

Capacity

10,500 kg

MTOW

6.1 m

Height

~647 kW (870 hp) each engine

Thrust

Not rated (historic aircraft, pre-ICAO noise standards)

Noise

This is a scale model, not a real aircraft. Specific livery details may be generic or stylized.