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

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.

Author: Ministry of Munition Aircraft Productio
Publisher: Naval & Military Press
Published: 03/12/2014
Pages: 30
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.06d
ISBN13: 9781783310616
ISBN10: 1783310618
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