Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann
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- The Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann is a classic biplane trainer aircraft that has left a significant mark in aviation history. The German manufacturer Bücker Flugzeugbau designed the Jungmann as its first aircraft and the last biplane produced in Germany. It took to the skies for the first time on April 27, 1934, thanks to the design expertise of Anders J. Andersson. The Hirth HM 504A-2 engine powers the Bü 131 Jungmann with 105 horsepower, offering seating for two and making it an ideal trainer aircraft. Consequently, it achieves a maximum speed of 183 km/h (114 mph), a service ceiling of 3,000 meters (9,843 feet), and a range of 650 kilometers (351 nautical miles). Additionally, the aircraft measures 6.62 meters in length, 7.40 meters in wingspan, and stands 2.25 meters tall. It weighs 390 kg empty and has a max takeoff weight of 680 kg. Furthermore, various air forces, including the Luftwaffe, Spanish Air Force, and Imperial Japanese Army Air Service, widely adopted the Jungmann. Additionally, manufacturers produced it under license in Spain, Czechoslovakia, and Japan. Today, private pilots favor the Bü 131 Jungmann, often upgrading it with modern engines for enhanced performance. Thus, you can explore the Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann and experience a piece of aviation history.