Little known fact: The Junkers K.43, nicknamed the "Bush Bomber", was used extensively during the Chaco War (1932–1935) fought between Bolivia and Paraguay.
General characteristics
- Crew: 8: pilot, co-pilot, 6 passengers
- Length: 10.27 m (33 ft 8¼ in)
- Wingspan: 17.75 m (58 ft 2¾ in)
- Height: 3.53 m (11 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 43.0 m² (462.8 ft²)
- Empty weight: 1,700 kg (3,748 lb)
- Loaded weight: 3,200 kg (7,056 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × BMW 132 radial engine, 660 hp (492 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 265 km/h (143 knots, 165 mph)
- Cruise speed: 233 km/h (126 knots, 145 mph)
- Range: 900 km (487 NM, 560 mi)
- Service ceiling: 6,300 m (20,670 ft)
- Climb to 1,000 m (3,300 ft): 3.2 min
Armament
6x 50 kg bombs (300Kg total)
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