G 24

The Junkers G 24 was a pioneering German transport aircraft built by Junkers Motorenbau und Junkers Flugzeugwerk in the mid‑1920s. First flown in 1924, the low‑wing, all‑metal monoplane featured a cantilever wing and a robust tubular steel frame, embodying the innovative Junkers construction philosophy that replaced traditional wood‑and‑fabric structures. Powered by three inline engines—initially Junkers L5s and later variants with more powerful types—the G 24 could carry up to 14 passengers or a substantial cargo load, while offering a range of roughly 1 200 km and a cruise speed near 200 km/h. Its versatility allowed conversions for mail, VIP transport, and even military reconnaissance. The aircraft earned a reputation for reliability and was exported to countries such as Sweden, Czechoslovakia, and the Soviet Union, where it served both civilian airlines and armed forces. The G 24’s success demonstrated the viability of all‑metal, multi‑engine designs and paved the way for later Junkers classics like the Ju 52. As one of the first large German airliners after World I, it helped re‑establish Germany’s presence in global aviation and set standards for durability and performance that influenced interwar aircraft development.

Junkers Motorenbau und Junkers Flugzeugwerk

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