Flying was on hand last week to witness the first official flight of the Junkers F13 replica in Zurich, Switzerland. The near-exact copy of the first all-metal commercial airplane was built by German luxury suitcase maker Rimowa, which unveiled the airplane to great fanfare along with an extravagant party at the historic Dubendorf Airfield.
Photos: Historic Junkers F13 Replica Takes First Flight
Key Takeaways:
- The first official flight of a near-exact replica of the Junkers F13, the pioneering all-metal commercial airplane, took place in Zurich, Switzerland.
- German luxury suitcase maker Rimowa built the replica, using laser-scanned parts from an original F13, and unveiled it with an extravagant party at Dubendorf Airfield.
- The modern F13 replica is powered by a 450 hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior engine and includes updated features like brakes, with plans for certification and future sales.
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