Junkers Ju 52 Trimotor
Technical Information

Background
The Junkers Ju 52 trimotor was a military transport version of the civilian Junker G 31 Trimotor. In Germany, this aircraft was nicknamed "Tante Ju" (Auntie Ju) manufactured between 1935 until the surrender of Nazi Germany in May 1945. The Ju 52 was used as both a military transort and as a civlian airliner and transport during the prewar and postwar period. Remained in use as an airliner until the 1980s.

Technical Details (Ju 52 3/m)
Crew  Three (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Radio)
Engine  3 x BMW 132T radial engines, 533 kW (715 hp)
Span  29.25 m
Length  18.90 m
Height  4.5 m
Maximum Speed  165 mph at sea level
Range  540 miles