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Luftstreitskrafte - Junkers CL.I.1802-18, 1st prototype. Given the company designation Junkers J 10, forty-seven production aircraft were delivered by the armistice in November 1918. Date: 1918
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Armistice Delivered Designation Junkers Prototype Forty Seven Given
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1. Title: "The Birth of a Military Aviation Legend: The First Prototype of the Junkers CL.I.1802-18 Luftstreitskrafte Fighter" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the historical moment when aviation history was made: the first prototype of the Junkers CL.I.1802-18, also known as the Junkers J 10, takes to the skies. The Luftstreitskrafte, the military air force of the German Empire during World War I, was in search of a successful fighter aircraft to counteract the Allied air superiority. In response, the Junkers aircraft manufacturing company, under the visionary leadership of Hugo Junkers, designed and built this revolutionary fighter. The Junkers CL.I.1802-18 was a monoplane with a distinctive fuselage made of metal, a departure from the wooden frames and fabric coverings used by most contemporary aircraft. This innovative design provided greater strength and durability, allowing the fighter to withstand the rigors of combat. The aircraft was also equipped with a synchronizer gear, enabling the machine guns to fire through the propeller blades without causing damage. The first prototype, seen in this photograph, made its maiden flight in 1918. Forty-seven production aircraft were built and delivered to the Luftstreitskrafte before the armistice was signed in November of that year. The Junkers CL.I.1802-18 proved to be a formidable fighter, with excellent maneuverability and a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). Its impact on military aviation was significant, paving the way for the next generation of advanced and effective fighter aircraft. This photograph serves as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the Junkers company and the Luftstreitskrafte during a pivotal moment in military aviation history.
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