Junkers K 16
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | February 1, 1895 |
| Headquarters | Dessau , Germany |
| Products | Aircraft (including Junkers K 16) |
The Junkers K 16 was a compact German airliner developed in the early 1920s. It was designed as a high-wing, all-metal cantilever monoplane equipped with a fixed tailwheel landing gear. The pilot's position was an open cockpit, while the cabin accommodated two passengers in an enclosed space. Following the prototype's maiden flight, German aircraft manufacturing was suspended due to Allied restrictions, leading Junkers to transfer the K 16 to the Netherlands for storage under Fokker’s care. Production recommenced in 1924 at Junkers’ Dessau facility after these constraints were lifted. By that time, demand for small aircraft like the K 16 had declined, resulting in most of the 17 units produced being purchased by private individuals. In the 1925 Deutsche Rundflug competition, Junkers entered two K 16s, with one finishing in second place.
Variants
- K 16 – original model powered by a Siemens-Halske Sh 4 engine, later upgraded to Sh 5
- K 16a – prototype variant featuring revised undercarriage and aft fuselage
- K 16b – production version with a redesigned wing and several engine alternatives:
- K 16ba – equipped with Siemens-Halske Sh 5 engine
- K 16bi – fitted with Siemens-Halske Sh 20 engine
- K 16bo – powered by Walter NZ 120 engine
- K 16c – derived from K 16b, incorporating a modified nose section to accommodate different engines
- K 16ce – installed with a Bristol Lucifer engine