Only two of the 1932 Ju 60s were built, but in 1934 an improved version, the Ju 160, made its appearance. The single engined, high speed transport, featured a new wing configuateion, fully retractable undercarriage and was fitted with three cabin side windows.

 

V-1

C/no 4202

‘Luchs’ (Lynx) D-UNOR

First flew 30 January 1934

 

V-2

Military version prototype

 

V-3

Wider chord wings, passenger door changes & other minor modifications

 

Ju.160A

Modified rudder and faired tailwheel

Eleven served with Lufthansa

 

Ju.160D

Improved version

Ten served with Luftwaffe

 

 

Forty-eight Ju 160s were built, entering service with Lufthansa during 1935-36.

 

 

As well as operating on domestic routes, the Ju 160s also flew on the Breslau-Prague-Munich route. Most were commandeered by the Luftwaffe on the outbreak of World War II and were widely used for communications and training.

 

C/no 4206 ‘Panther’ D-UMEX

C/no 4207’Wolf’ D-UPOZ

C/no 4208 ‘Lucha’ (used again) D-UFIR

C/no 4219 ‘Jaguar’ D-UFAL

‘Gepard’ D-ULIK

 

Engine: 1 x 600hp BMW Hornet

Prop: 2 blade metal

Wingspan: 14.32 m / 46 ft 11 in

Length: 38 ft 10 in

Height: 3.92 m / 12 ft 10 in

Wing area: 366 sq.ft

Empty weight: 4996 lb

Loaded weight: 6836 lb

Max. speed: 177 mph

Cruise speed: 150 mph

Landing speed: 59 mph

Service Ceiling: 5200 m / 17050 ft

Range: 620-750 mi

Endurance: 3 hrs 12 mins

Crew: 2 in tandem

Passengers: 6

 

Engine: 1 x 600hp BMW 132E

Wingspan: 14.32 m / 46 ft 11 in

Length: 12.00 m / 39 ft 4 in

Wing area: 377 sq.ft

Empty weight: 5556 lb

Loaded weight: 7820 lb

Max. speed: 340 km/h / 211 mph

Cruise speed: 196 mph

Landing speed: 62 mph

Service Ceiling: 5200 m / 17050 ft

Range: 620-750 mi

Endurance: 3 hrs 12 mins