Junkers Ju 52
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The Junkers Ju 52 (nicknamed Tante Ju—Auntie Ju and Eisen Annie—Iron Annie) was a German transport aircraft manufactured from 1932 to 1945. It saw both civilian and military service during the 1930s and 1940s. In a civilian role it flew with over 12 air carriers including Swissair and Deutsche Luft Hansa as an airliner and freight hauler. In a military role it flew with the Luftwaffe as a troop and cargo transport and briefly as a medium bomber.

HISTORY: The Junkers JU 52, "Iron Annie", was a transport aircraft made from 1932 to 1945.1
Junkers Ju 52 3m (Tante Ju) Transport Diecast Model Aircraft by Franklin Mint B11F026 Junkers Ju 52 3m (Tante Ju) Transport (Franklin Mint 1:48 scale) Junkers Ju 52-3M (French Air Force) Diecast Model Aircraft by 2
Junkers Ju 52 (CASA 352 - license-built Junkers Ju 52/3m) = Nicknamed Tante Ju - "Auntie Ju" - and "Iron Annie" was a transport aircraft and bomber 3
The Junkers Ju 52 (nicknamed Tante Ju - "Auntie Ju" - and "Iron Annie") was a German transport aircraft manufactured from 1932 to 1945.4
The Junkers Ju 52 was the main transport aircraft of the Luftwaffe during the Second World War, and its trimotor arrangement made it instantly recognizable.5
The Junkers Ju 52 (nicknamed Tante Ju ("Auntie Ju") and Iron Annie) was a German transport aircraft manufactured from 1932 to 1945. It saw both civilian and military service during the 1930s and 1940s.6
Junkers JU 52 takeoff, landing at Lelystad airshow + Mustang Junkers JU 52 takeoff, landing at Lelystad airshow + Mustang * Order: Reorder 7
Various Junkers Ju 52s continued in military and civilian use following World War II.8
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Junkers Ju 52-3M (Luftwaffe Russian Front) (1:48 scale by Franklin Mint B11B638) = Junkers Ju 52-3M (Luftwaffe Russian Front) Diecast Model Aircraft by Franklin Mint B11B638 10
Hitler's aeroplane, a Junkers Ju 52, over Nuremberg, 1934 (b/w photo), German Photographer, (20th century), Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) German Chancellor and Fuhrer; transport aircraft and bomber; nicknamed Tante Ju, Auntie Ju & Iron Annie; Credit: Hitler's aeroplane, a Junkers Ju 52, over Nuremberg, 1934 (b/w photo), German Photographer, (20th century) / Private Collection / 11
Italeri 1/72 Junkers Ju 52 Minesweeper Model Kit Description - The Italeri Junkers Ju 52 Minesweeper in 1/72 scale from the plastic aircraft model range accurately recreates the real 12
subject is a Junkers Ju 52/3m in 1:144 scale. I had always been fascinated by this aesthetic aircraft.13
Airfix 1/72 Junkers Ju 52/3M Model Kit Description - The Airfix Junkers Ju 52/3M in 1/72 scale from the plastic aircraft model range accurately recreates the real life 14
Lufthansa Junkers Ju 52/3m D-CDLH, till 1984, known as "Iron Annie N52JU", painted as D-AQUI in historic Lufthansa colors (the livery worn in 1936).15
Italeri 1/72 Junkers Ju 52 Toucan # 1265 Get fast delivery and excellent service when you buy from eBay Top-rated sellers Buy It Now 16
Junkers JU 521 140x105First flown in 1930, the tri-motor “Iron Annie” saw service in military and civilian airline roles.17
Lufthansa still flies the Junkers Ju 52 around Germany for tourists. The Ju 52 was manufactured from 1932 to 1945. Theres a neat video here: http://www.youtube.18
Height Main
4.5 m
4.65 m
6.10 m
Designer
Ernst Zindel
Length Alt
1889.76
Max Takeoff Weight Main
10990.0
7000.0
9210.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
Lists
* List of airworthy Ju 52
Range Main
1000.0
870.0
950.0
Loaded Weight Main
9200.0
Height Alt
452.12
Type Of Prop
radial engines
Loading Main
60
83
Power/mass Main
14
8
Climb Rate More
120000.0
Bombs
up to 454 kg of bombs
Capacity
17
18
1820
Max Speed Main
195.0
265.0
271.0
Cruise Speed Main
160.0
211.0
222.0
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
15450.0
20330.0
24200.0
Ceiling Main
3
400 m
5
200 m
490 m
Number Built
4845
Crew
2
3
Max Speed More
54000.0
at sea level
Loaded Weight Alt
20270.0
Cruise Speed Alt
100 mph
132 mph
138 mph
Area Main
110.5 m²
116 m²
Primary user
Luftwaffe
Span Alt
2921.0
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Power Alt
525.0
690.0
715 hp
Engine(prop)
BMW 132T
BMW Hornet A2
BMW VIIaU
Manufacturer
Junkers
Number Of Props
1
3
First Flight
13
Production End Year
1931
Climb Rate Main
13800.0
183000.0
3.90 m-s
Power Main
386.0
507.0
533.0
Production Start Year
1931
Power/mass Alt
10
6
Guns
900.0
Climb Rate Alt
10000.0
Length Main
18.50 m
18.90 m
Span Main
29.25 m
29.50 m
Area Alt
1190.0
Range Alt
540 mi
590 mi
620 mi
Similar Aircraft
* Douglas DC-3* Savoia-Marchetti SM.81* Ford Trimotor
Max Speed Alt
121 mph
165 mph
168 mph
Related
* Junkers Ju 252* Junkers Ju 352
Empty Weight Main
4000.0
5970.0
6510.0
Ceiling Alt
11150.0
17050.0
18000.0
Produced
1931
1945
Empty Weight Alt
13180.0
14325.0
8830.0
Category
German airliners 1930-1939
German military transport aircraft 1930-1939
Junkers aircraft
World War II transport aircraft of Germany

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