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THE JUNKERS F 13

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JUNKERS F 13

The return of an
epoch-making aircraft

The new JUNKERS F 13 is a living piece of aviation history and a fusion of history and modern craftsmanship. Back in 1919, she was the first all-metal aircraft for passengers, mail and freight.

Today, she offers the unique opportunity to experience travelling as both pilots and passengers would have a century ago.

The history of aviation – translated to modern times.

Time-travelling or the dream of flying
Time-travelling or the dream of flying
Comfortable and safe, the JUNKERS F 13 doesn’t just take you from A to B: The luxurious cabin with its large windows turns travelling into an extraordinary experience, and her docile flying qualities will enthuse pilots from the start. Flying with the JUNKERS F 13 is like travelling back to a long-forgotten past.
A somewhat different cockpit
A somewhat different cockpit
The JUNKERS F 13’s open cockpit is every pilot’s dream. Large, round instruments provide the perfect overview; the electronic engine monitoring will make for fuel-efficient flying and extend the life span of the engine. Wind deflectors will protect against the airflow; comfortable, hand-made leather seats provide excellent seating comfort even on long flights; the wooden yoke and trim wheel have a pleasant grip.
The sound of the radial engine
The sound of the radial engine
The 450 horsepower Pratt & Whitney R-985 «Wasp Junior» is synonymous with reliability and everyday suitability. All over the world, these air-cooled radial engines guarantee reliable propulsion even in the most challenging conditions. Passengers appreciate the smooth-running engine, pilots its power reserves, and technicians the easy availability of spare parts. What’s more: can anything beat the sonorous sound of a radial engine?
The flair of the Twenties
The flair of the Twenties
The JUNKERS F 13 has everything it takes for travelling in comfort with the flair of the Roaring Twenties. Unlike the pilots, the passengers sit in a closed cabin. The cabin offers ample room for four passengers and will be custom-fitted. Even long flights are a pleasure in these exquisite leather seats – and the large windows afford a magnificent view across the landscape underneath.
Safety and quality are paramount
Safety and quality are paramount
The JUNKERS F 13 is more than just a copy of its historic paragon: she has been re-engineered with everyday suitability, safety and longevity in mind. Simple and proven systems, a new landing gear, first-rate workmanship and anti-corrosion coating make her be a plane that has lasting value and is safe to fly, and for use around the globe.
Modern-day craftmanship
Modern-day craftmanship
The world’s foremost airplane constructors have built the new JUNKERS F 13. Long-forgotten processing techniques had to be learned anew and developed further to get the project underway. The planes are manufactured by hand in a small series – each is unique, a living piece of aviation history and an investment with lasting value.

Facts and figures

Historical blueprints provided the basis for the construction of the new JUNKERS F 13. But, for safety reasons and to ensure everyday usability, we have changed a few things.

Technical description of the JUNKERS F 13 (2016)

Brake system Redline T6 conversion kit
Main landing gear Newdesign
Shock absorbers Newdesign
Wheels North American T6
Tail unit Vertical stabiliser offset to compensate for propeller slip stream (similar to the JU-52 design), balanced ruder and elevators. Trimmable horizontal stabiliser (similar to the JU-52 design)
Engine Pratt & Whithney R-985 «Wasp Junior» radial engine (450 hp)
Propeller MT Replica of Hamilton Standard 5400 series
Engine monitoring Electronics International MVP50 Engine Analyser and Systems Monitor: EGT and CHT for each cylindre, oilpressureand temperature, fuelpressure, manifoldpressure, RPM, fuelreserve
Cockpitinstruments Garmin G5 integrated flight instrument. Airspeed, altitude, verticalspeed, attitude, directionalcompass, turn andslip, oilpressure andtemperature, fuelpressure, EGT/CHT, volt/amp, fueltemp, fuelreserve
Communications equipment State-of-the-art radio equipment (VHF), transponder mode S, intercom including passenger cabin
Cabininterior The cabin will be custom-fitted.

Comparison with historical series

JUNKERS F 13 New Junkers F 13
Wing surface 34.5 m2 (371.5 sq ft) 39.95 m2 (430 sq ft)
Wingspan 14.82 m (48,6 ft) 14.86 m (48,75 ft)
Height 3.50 m (11,5 ft) 3.11 m (10,2 ft)
Length 9.60 m (31,5 ft) 9.60 m (31,5 ft)
Landing speed 86.85 km/h (46,9 kt) 105 km/h (56.7 kts)
Cruise speed 140 km/h (75.6 kts) 160 km/h (86.4 kts)
Maximum speed 170 km/h (91.8 kts) 225 Km/h (121.5 kts)
Stall speed n.n. 95 km/h (51.3 kts)
Service ceiling 4600 m (15’090 ft) 3048 m (10’000 ft)
Range 1000 km (540 NM) 888km (480 NM)
Empty weight 1075 kg (2’370 lbs) 1595 kg (3’516 lbs)
Payload 725 kg (1’598 lbs) 405 kg (893 lbs)
Maximum take-off weight 1800 kg (3’968 lbs) 2’000 kg (4’409 lbs)
Fuel consumption 40l/h 86l/h
Passengers 4 5
Crew 1 pilot, 1 mechanic 1 pilot
Notice No responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of this information. No responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of this information.
Team at the marriage of airframe and wings
A legend grows new wings — the return of the Junkers F13
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