Junkers Ju 60
In the type of aircraft Junkers Ju 60 is a single-engine low-wing monoplane with a smooth metal hull. It was designed as a fast passenger aircraft and took off for its maiden flight on 8 November 1932.
When driving a Pratt & Whitney Hornet radial engine was elected with 404 kW. In addition to the two crew members, six passengers were transported.
It was started 3 Ju 60 aircraft of the type to order from October 3, 1931 by the Ministry of Transport ( RVM ). The trigger was the Lockheed Vega, which reached a cruising speed of 290 km / h high-speed traffic.
The test pattern Ju 60V1 ( works number 4200 ) is not satisfied and a design overhaul was subjected.
The second prototype with the serial number 4201, referred to in the factory documents as Ju 60/1 already fulfilled rather the demands placed on them. After 37 hours of flight time, he was taken from RVM and Lufthansa passed. With the registration D -2400 it was used on cargo routes for testing purposes. From 1934 the use was on passenger routes with the registration D - UPAL. She received the mnemonic name " Arrow " and was retained until 1936 in service.
Ultimately, however, saw the emergence of much faster Heinkel He 70 for a dwindling interest from Lufthansa on this type.
The third prototype with the serial number 4202 was used as a prototype for the improved Junkers Ju 160.
The Ju 60 was the last type of aircraft was developed in the Junkers works under the direction of Hugo Junkers.
Specifications
- Usage: Quick airliner
- Year / maiden flight: 1932
- Crew: 2 persons
- Passengers: 6 persons
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney R- 1690 A-2
- Power: 404 kW / 550 PS
- Wingspan: 14.30 m
- Length: 11,84 m
- Height: 3.90 m
- Maximum speed: 280 km / h
- Take off weight: 3100 kg