The Junkers G.38 was a large German four-engine transport aircraft that first flew in 1929. [1] Two examples were constructed in Germany. Both aircraft flew as a commercial transport within Europe in the years leading up to World War II.

On November 6, the Junkers G.38 passenger aircraft turned 95 years old. It was created by the German company Junkers Flugzeug AG, and on that day in 1929, its first model took flight in Dessau. The G.38 became one of the largest airliners …

Mar 17, 2021 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Junkers G38 Long-Haul Passenger Airliner / Heavy-Lift Long-Range Transport Aircraft including pictures.

Jan 26, 2022 · The Junkers G.38 was a large four-engined transport aircraft that was first flown in the late 1920s. Initially constructed to capitalise on the relatively new passenger air travel industry, this commercial transport would have taken cargo and passengers to America from Europe.

At the beginning of his flying career, the Junkers G.38 was the largest land-based aircraft in the world. Also, this huge aircraft was developed under the Treaty of Versailles, which hampered German industry after the First World War (1914-1918), but was fitting in a "golden age of aviation" when aircraft were significantly developed played a role.

Jun 11, 2023 · The Junkers G.38, a large, four-engine German transport aircraft, completed its maiden flight today in 1929.

Jun 21, 2023 · In line with the standards of the time, the G.38 was quite a luxurious aircraft with upholstered seats, washrooms, and a smoking lounge. Despite having a greater wingspan than today’s Boeing 737 or Airbus A320, the G.38 carried no more than 34 passengers on two decks.

Nov 22, 2020 · On November, 6th 1929 Junkers pilot Zimmermann flew the G38 (c/n 3301, D-2000) first. This G38 was used for extensive demonstration flights during 1930. On April 10th 1930 Zimmermann and Schinzinger achieved several world records with the G38 with a payload of 5000 kg at Dessau.

Circular describing the Junkers G 38, which is an airplane designed to minimize fuel consumption and maximize reliability of functioning. A description of the design, construction and equipment, wings, engines, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.

The Junkers G 38 was a large four-engined airliner and transport flown by Lufthansa for most of the 1930’s. It took its maiden flight on November 6, 1929. Upon its debut, at 75 feet long with a wingspan of 144 feet, it was the largest land-based aircraft in the world, and was comparable in size to today’s jumbo jets.