Junkers Ju 52. The Ju 52 trimotor, like the USAF C-47, was first built in the 1930s and remained in service for more than a quarter century. This transport made its maiden flight in April 1931, and three years later, a heavy bomber version appeared. The latter aircraft formed the nucleus of the Luftwaffe's infant bomber force in the mid-1930s, and it was used during the Spanish Civil War.
TECHNICAL NOTES (transport version):
Armament: Four 7.9mm machine guns
Engines: Three BMW 132T-2 engines of 830 hp each
Maximum speed: 178 mph
Cruising speed: 134 mph
Range: 810 miles
Service ceiling: 19,360 ft.
Span: 95 ft. 11 1/2 in.
Length: 62 ft.
Height: 18 ft. 2 1/2 in.
Weight: 24,250 lbs. loaded
Serial number: T.2B-244 (CASA 352L)