German logistics, purchase programs and war booty, reality and alternatives 1935-43 (2 Viewers)

tomo pauk said:

One-engined Ju 52 was carrying 1000 kg over 1000 km, while being powered by unsupercharged engines. Stick an 850-900 HP supercharged radial on that A/C and there it is - a no-nonsense transport that can be cheaply purchased, that sips the fuel and that will require far less of maintenance than the 3-engined siblings. Invest some thought in replacing the light alloy parts - where possible - with steel/wood/canvas while you're at it.

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• Crew: one, pilot
• Capacity: 16 passengers
• Length: 43 ft 4 in (13.21 m)
• Wingspan: 65 ft 0 in (19.82 m)
• Height: 11 ft 6 in (3.51 m)
• Empty weight: 6,072 lb (2,754 kg)
• Gross weight: 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9 9-cylinder supercharged air-cooled radial engine, 710 hp (530 kW)

• Maximum speed: 144 kn (165 mph, 266 km/h)
• Range: 608 nmi (700 mi, 1,130 km)
• Service ceiling: 22,000 ft (6,700 m)

marathag said:

4000 pounds of payload.

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Admiral Beez said:

What's your idea for logistics here? Maybe a glider tug like the Bf 109 below carrying a DFS 230?

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