Ford Trimotor vs Junkers Ju 52/3m
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Junkers Ju 52/3m is faster: 265 km/h against 241 km/h for the Ford Trimotor. The Ford Trimotor flies further: 885 km against 870 km for the Junkers Ju 52/3m. The Junkers Ju 52/3m has the wider wingspan: 29.3 m against 23.7 m for the Ford Trimotor. The Junkers Ju 52/3m is heavier at takeoff: 11 tonnes against 6.12 tonnes for the Ford Trimotor. The Ford Trimotor first flew in 1926, 6 years before the Junkers Ju 52/3m (1932).
| Ford Trimotor | Junkers Ju 52/3m |
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| Top speed | 241 km/h (150 mph) | 265 km/h (165 mph) |
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| Range | 885 km (550 miles) | 870 km (541 miles) |
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| Length | 15.2 m (50 ft) | 18.9 m (62 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 23.7 m (78 ft) | 29.3 m (96 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 6.12 t (13,492 lb) | 11 t (23,148 lb) |
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| First flight | 1926 | 1932 |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 9 to 13 passengers | 3 crew, 17 passengers |
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| Engines | 3 × radial piston | 3 × BMW 132 radial |
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| Built by | Ford | Junkers |
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| Country | USA | Germany |
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