FlightGlobal.com
Home
Premium
Archive
Video
Images
Forum
Atlas
Blogs
Jobs
Shop
RSS
Email Newsletters
You are in:
Home
Aviation History
1925
1925 - 0563.PDF
SEPTEMBER 3, 1925 behind the engines merging gradually into the upper wingsurface. In shape and construction, the fuselage of the G.24 is similar to that of the smaller, single-engined type, the curved cabin roof sweeping down towards the central engine, and the two pilots being placed between the cabin and the front engine. and the risk of forced landings outside a suitable aerodromeshould, therefore, be distinctly remote, the more so as, nor- mally, the machine cruises at a speed corresponding to,approximately, 70 per cent, of the full engine power. The cabin, which has seating accommodation for ten pas-sengers, is panelled in mahogany, and comfortable armchairs THE JUNKERS G.24.L : The view on the right shows the three Junkers L.2 engines and their housing. The top cover of the nose is shown raised for inspection of the engine. On the left is a view of the tail. Note the large horn balance of the elevator, and the negatively cambered tail plane. The view from these cockpits should be particularly good, and should not be restricted in any direction that matters greatly. Placed as they are, almost on a level with the pilots, the two wing engines can be constantly kept in view. In proportion to the wing span the distance from the centre line of the fuselage to the centre line of the wing engine is relatively small, and probably therefore, the turning moment are provided, with ample leg room, so that even lengthy jour- neys should not be unduly fatiguing. Aft of the cabin is the usual lavatory accommodation, while behind that again is a space for luggage. It is often argued against the three-engined machine that, although, it may provide freedom from forced landings, it will not be very economical. In the Junkers G.24, the power expenditure per passenger is approximately IN YET ANOTHER GUISE : The new Junkers G.23.W three-engined monoplane is produced as a land aeroplanewith a variety of engines, according to whether it is to be used in restricted German air services or in other countries. It has now been successfully tested as a seaplane also, and is stated to get off very quickly. The machine hereshown was built in Limhamn in Sweden under licence, and in one flight no less than 18 persons were carried. Like all other Junkers machines the G.23.W is of all-duralumin construction. produced when one wing engine is stopped, is not so great .is 70 b.h.p., which is certainly rather a high figure, but it is to interfere seriously with the directional control of the now beginning to be realised that it is a little unfair to judge machine. It is stated, that the machine is able to fly level or a machine on this basis, since a good power reserve is, of course, even to climb slightly with any two engines running, either a decided advantage, and is even a necessity in order to enable the two wing engines, or a wing engine and the central engine, the machine to get off and climb at a safe rate. Moreover, 563 ...... c
Sign up to
Flight Digital Magazine
Flight Print Magazine
Airline Business Magazine
E-newsletters
RSS
Events
