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THE AIRFORCE - AIRCRAFT - BU 131A JUNGMAN

The Airforce Aircraft Retired Bu 131A Jungman

Aircraft Stats:

Powerplant: 1 x 80hp Hirth HM 60R inline engine

Speed: 183 kph, 114mph mph

Range: 650km, 404miles

Seats: 2

Length: 6.60m, 21ft 8in

Span: 7.40m, 3ft 3in

Empty Weight: 390kg, 860lb

Max T/O Weight: 680kg, 1,499lb

Period of Service: 1939 - 1945

Weapons:
None specified

Squadrons:
None specified

Attrition:
No incidents found

Bu 131A Jungman

Status: Retired

Manufacturer: Bucker

Country of Manufacture: Germany

Role: Training

Description:

At the start of World War II, South Africa impressed many private civil aircraft into the SAAF for use to train pilots and staff on the repair and maintenance of aircraft.

Many of these aircraft were also for communications between HQ and the air schools and operational training units.

Images:

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