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clepsydra Wrote:
A bit of background on the Junker JU before I show my dueling IWC Junker model photos, which were posted earlier on the Forum.
A private company near Zurich flies four of the historic Junkers for private and commercial flights out of Dübendorf, CH. At least one of them is outfitted with IWC insignia. The JU Air Company in Dübendorf still offers charter flights in the historic aircraft. One of them is outfitted with the IWC insignias. I believe, and MF can correct me on this, some years ago IWC planned an around the world promotional tour with the IWC JU 52, but was thwarted in the attempt, when Russia would not grant them airspace rights to fly over Russia.
Here are the live versions of the JU Air flying over the Alps, one of which is the IWC version and the Franklin Mint model.
In reality:
In my basement along with the BP 5002 to keep this post OT:
The models both clepstra and I own are cast iron versions. One model is white and one gray. My model was produced by the Franklin Mint for commercial sale. I don’t know, if they are still offered, but you can google Junker JU 52 + Franklin Mint and get many hits. My white version model has a 61 cm wingspan and is some 40 cm from the propeller to the tail. I believe there are smaller, plastic models which you assemble as we did when we were all much younger.
Now for some technical facts on the Junker JU 52, which was first introduced flight around 1939:
Technical Data: Type: JU-52 / 3mg4e Manufacturer: Junkers, Germany Owner: JU-AIR, CH-Dübendorf Home airport: CH-8600 Dübendorf Engines: Three 9-cylinder BMW radial engines, BMW 132A/3 Output per engine: 650 PS at maximum 2050 rev./min. JU-AIR flies at reduced output to minimize noise emissions, i.e. approximately 500 HP at cruising altitude. Seats: 17
Dimensions and Weight: Wingspan: 29,25 m Overall length: 18,90 m Overall height: 6,10 m Basic weight: 7000 kg Maximum take-off weight: 10500 kg Maximum cargo weight: 3500 kg
Speeds: Cruising speed: 180 km/h Speed with extended flaps: 120 km/h with 10500 kg 105 km/h with 7500 kg Takeoff ground roll: approx. 450 m (depending on weight) Landing ground roll: approx. 400 m (depending on weight) Tank capacity: 2500 liters Fuel consumption: approx. 380 l/h Maximum flying time: 6 hours Construction year: 1939
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Nothing beats the real thing - page 21 of my military flight log - 17 December 1969, 50 minutes of flight time. It was my first flight as a co-pilot in a JU-52, registration 6306, dropping paratroopers in training. I did not have an IWC then. I used the airplane's clock. Interesting thing about the JU-52, is that, other than being close to impossible to stall, the tires are made of solid rubber, and the wheel brakes are pneumatic, actuated by compressed air stored in a bottle in the tail of the airplane.
5,026 Discussions and CommentsMember since Aug. 9, 2006
clepsydra Wrote:Nothing beats the real thing - page 21 of my military flight log - 17 December 1969, 50 minutes of flight time. It was my first flight as a co-pilot in a JU-52, registration 6306, dropping paratroopers in training. I did not have an IWC then. I used the airplane's clock. Interesting thing about the JU-52, is that, other than being close to impossible to stall, the tires are made of solid rubber, and the wheel brakes are pneumatic, actuated by compressed air stored in a bottle in the tail of the airplane.
Antonio, you are a man of many talents. I did not know this part of your CV. Maybe, on a trip to Schaffhausen, and I'd like to be there too, we can take a reserved trip on the IWC Junker at Ju-Air.
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Bill B. aka wrb75 Wrote:Maybe, on a trip to Schaffhausen, and I'd like to be there too, we can take a reserved trip on the IWC Junker at Ju-Air. Happy holiday to you and your family.
Many years have passed, but I think I can still take her into the wild blue yonder, and put her on the ground in only one piece. She does not have many "moving parts", and is not whimsical. :) Happy holiday to you and your family as well.
clepsydra
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Regards,
Roberto
Last edited: 11 January, 2013 - 11:07
You ought to know, having made it possible. Thanks again.
clepsydra
ad fontes...
Last edited: 30 October, 2011 - 22:05
A bit of background on the Junker JU before I show my dueling IWC Junker model photos, which were posted earlier on the Forum.
A private company near Zurich flies four of the historic Junkers for private and commercial flights out of Dübendorf, CH. At least one of them is outfitted with IWC insignia. The JU Air Company in Dübendorf still offers charter flights in the historic aircraft. One of them is outfitted with the IWC insignias. I believe, and MF can correct me on this, some years ago IWC planned an around the world promotional tour with the IWC JU 52, but was thwarted in the attempt, when Russia would not grant them airspace rights to fly over Russia.
Here are the live versions of the JU Air flying over the Alps, one of which is the IWC version and the Franklin Mint model.
In reality:
In my basement along with the BP 5002 to keep this post OT:
The models both clepstra and I own are cast iron versions. One model is white and one gray. My model was produced by the Franklin Mint for commercial sale. I don’t know, if they are still offered, but you can google Junker JU 52 + Franklin Mint and get many hits. My white version model has a 61 cm wingspan and is some 40 cm from the propeller to the tail. I believe there are smaller, plastic models which you assemble as we did when we were all much younger.
Now for some technical facts on the Junker JU 52, which was first introduced flight around 1939:
Technical Data:
Type: JU-52 / 3mg4e
Manufacturer: Junkers, Germany
Owner: JU-AIR, CH-Dübendorf
Home airport: CH-8600 Dübendorf
Engines: Three 9-cylinder BMW radial engines, BMW 132A/3
Output per engine: 650 PS at maximum 2050 rev./min.
JU-AIR flies at reduced output to minimize noise emissions,
i.e. approximately 500 HP at cruising altitude.
Seats: 17
Dimensions and Weight:
Wingspan: 29,25 m
Overall length: 18,90 m
Overall height: 6,10 m
Basic weight: 7000 kg
Maximum take-off weight: 10500 kg
Maximum cargo weight: 3500 kg
Speeds:
Cruising speed: 180 km/h
Speed with extended flaps: 120 km/h with 10500 kg
105 km/h with 7500 kg
Takeoff ground roll: approx. 450 m (depending on weight)
Landing ground roll: approx. 400 m (depending on weight)
Tank capacity: 2500 liters
Fuel consumption: approx. 380 l/h
Maximum flying time: 6 hours
Construction year: 1939
Bill
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Interesting thing about the JU-52, is that, other than being close to impossible to stall, the tires are made of solid rubber, and the wheel brakes are pneumatic, actuated by compressed air stored in a bottle in the tail of the airplane.
clepsydra
ad fontes...
Last edited: 30 October, 2011 - 22:05
Best regards,
Jim
"We are the other people, we are the other people...you're the other people too!"
Frank Zappa
Last edited: 13 March, 2012 - 15:03
Antonio, you are a man of many talents. I did not know this part of your CV. Maybe, on a trip to Schaffhausen, and I'd like to be there too, we can take a reserved trip on the IWC Junker at Ju-Air.
Happy holiday to you and your family.
Bill
Last edited: 23 June, 2012 - 20:15
Many years have passed, but I think I can still take her into the wild blue yonder, and put her on the ground in only one piece. She does not have many "moving parts", and is not whimsical. :)
Happy holiday to you and your family as well.
clepsydra
ad fontes...
Last edited: 30 October, 2011 - 22:05
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