Bucker Bu 131 'Jungmann', Old Warden 2008 ©Nigel Key
ROLE
Basic Trainer.
FIRST FLIGHT
27 April 1934.
The Bucker Bü 131 'Jungmann' was a basic training aircraft designed by Carl Bucker used by the Luftwaffe during World War II.
The 'Jungmann' was the last bi-plane built in Germany, it featured a tubular metal framework which was skinned with fabric, it had wooden wings covered in fabric, two open cockpits and fixed landing gear.
In 1936, the Bucker Bü 131B was fitted with a Hirth 504A-2 engine, producing 105 hp.
PRODUCTION
The Bucker Bü 131 'Jungmann' was produced from 1935 to 1945, with approx. 5,000 built.
ENGINE
Hirth HM 504A-2, producing 105 hp.
ARMAMENT
None.
The Bucker Bü 131B was the Luftwaffe's choice for virtually all its primary flying schools during the war.
| Crew - 1 or 2 (in tandem) |
| Wing Type - Bi-plane |
| Length - 21ft 8in (6.6m) |
| Wingspan - 24ft 3in (7.4m) |
| Height - 7ft 4.5in (2.25m) |
| Empty Weight - 860lb (390kg) |
| Max. Weight - 1,499lb (680kg) |
| Max. Speed - 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Range - 400 miles (650 km) |
