Monday, March 24, 2014

Junkers K-43 W Portugal


























Little known fact: The Junkers K.43, nicknamed the "Bush Bomber", was used extensively during the Chaco War (1932–1935) fought between Bolivia and Paraguay.


General characteristics
  • Crew: 8: pilot, co-pilot, 6 passengers
  • Length: 10.27 m (33 ft 8¼ in)
  • Wingspan: 17.75 m (58 ft 2¾ in)
  • Height: 3.53 m (11 ft 7 in)
  • Wing area: 43.0 m² (462.8 ft²)
  • Empty weight: 1,700 kg (3,748 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 3,200 kg (7,056 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × BMW 132 radial engine, 660 hp (492 kW)
Performance
Armament
6x 50 kg bombs (300Kg total)

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