Junkers Ju 52 to be built new
Junkers Flugzeugwerke will start to build the legendary Ju 52 in a V12-engine "new generation" version. Announced at the Aero air show at Friedrichshafen. A bit Basler-style.
https://www.aerokurier.de/aero-2022-...e-ju-52-kommt/ They build new and updated F 13 and A 20 already. |
Remarkable! Wonder what the market will be like...
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It might depend on people accepting the different shape. It's a bit too modernist for my taste. Like actually wanting to look modern. Like this strange An-2 modern redesign.
But it's a classic. At least those cabin and cockpit windows could be made to look more original. Hopefully the Swiss and Lufthansa will get some. |
Late April fool?
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V-12s in a Ju52 ? Sacrilege !!!
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That looks hideous!
I was privileged to have a look around D-AQUI, the Lufthansa Stiftung Ju52/3M at Hamburg airport before it was sadly grounded and what struck me most was how small the cabin was. Only 16 passenger seats! I also had a look at D-EBEI, their delightful Me-108 at the same time. Lovely little thing!! |
Appears that the RED A03 is an EASA type-approved V12 diesel with application on, for example, the Yak-52. I guess this is what happens if you let a bastardised-Yak spend the night with your Tante Ju.
The question remains; in God's name why? |
Looks more like a PC12 with two extra engines.
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Why? Junkers Flugzeugwerke AG company is owned and funded by a very wealthy entrepreneur and Junkers enthusiast, Mr. Morszeck, heir of the Rimowa luggage manufacturers family.
The good thing is he does quality work whatever he does. PS: Thanks Dave.:ok: |
Originally Posted by Less Hair
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Why? Junkers Flugzeugwerke AG company is owned and funded by a very wealthy entrepreneur and Junkers enthusiast, Mr. Morszeck, heir of the Rimowa luggage owners family.
The good thing is he does quality work whatever he does. |
Wish them more success than with the Starliner project.
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Originally Posted by DaveReidUK
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My sons are heirs to a luggage owners' family - I wouldn't let them build an aircraft. :O
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Years ago there appeared a re-manufactured and updated Ford TriMotor , then there was the updated Dornier 24 .... I also remember a scheme to build a new H.P. 42 !
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TriMotor update was the Bushmaster 2000 - saw one arrive on Catalina Island which I believe later crashed spectacularly leaving several people badly injured.
I do recall the plan to build a replica HP42, wasn't Mike Russell at Duxford one of the principals? |
How about new-build DC-3s for the nostalgia market at air shows &c. Not to mention freighting in non-sophisticated environments. Powered by new-build radials? Plus a few e-DC-3s for aviation enthusiasts, with sound systems to mimic the sound of radials. Payload would be limited of course. Just for fun! Perhaps Elon Musk could fund the project with a few of his spare dollars.
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Originally Posted by treadigraph
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TriMotor update was the Bushmaster 2000 - saw one arrive on Catalina Island which I believe later crashed spectacularly leaving several people badly injured.
I do recall the plan to build a replica HP42, wasn't Mike Russell at Duxford one of the principals? |
Originally Posted by DaveReidUK
(Post 11221480)
My sons are heirs to a luggage owners' family - I wouldn't let them build an aircraft. :O
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I thought the Handley Page Hampden was The Flying Suitcase...
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