Junkers Ju 90

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The Junkers Ju 90 was a four-engined airliner and transport aircraft designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Junkers. Derived from the abortive Ju 89 strategic bomber, it was developed to be used as a long-distance commercial aircraft for the German flag carrier Deutsche Luft Hansa. It drew heavily upon the Ju 89, sharing the same wing and tail unit while adopting an all-new fuselage that could seat up to 40 passengers. In contrast to the corrugated skin traditionally used on Junkers aircraft, virtually all of the aircraft had a smooth duralumin covering. Various models of engines were used to power the type. Junkers' design team was headed by Ernst Zindel, and Professor Herbert Wagner. On 28 August 1937, the first prototype performed its maiden flight; flight testing was undertaken in close collaboration with Deutsche Luft Hansa, who was sufficiently encouraged by the results to issue a production order. While the Ju 90 did enter limited service with the airline, the...

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