REPORT ON THE JUNKER ALL-METAL ARMOURED BIPLANE TYPE J.I., July 1919 Reports on German Aircraft 14

30 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.

• Reihe: Reports on German Aircraft
• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781783310616
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 12.03.2014
• Größe: 297 x 210 mm
• Verlag: Naval & Military Press