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Ju 46

Junkers · Interwar (1919–1938)

Ju 46 — Fixed Wing
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The Junkers Ju 46 was a German shipborne catapult-launched seaplane derivative of the W 34, constructed for pre-war Luft Hansa's mail service over the Atlantic Ocean. The first production models were delivered in 1932 and replaced the Heinkel He 58, which, along with the He 12, had pioneered these ship-to-shore mail delivery flights.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Manufacturer
Junkers
Operator
Luft Hansa
Service Entry
1932
Produced
5
Engine
1× 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
Thrust / Power
485 kW
Length (ft)
36
Wingspan (ft)
58
Empty Weight (lb)
4365
MTOW (lb)
7055
Service Ceiling (ft)
13911
Range (mi)
1056
Max Speed (mph)
143