Hugo Junkers: Pioneer of All-Metal Flight

Описание: Hugo Junkers (1859–1935) was a German engineer, inventor, and aviation pioneer whose innovations shaped both industry and aviation. Born in Rheydt, Prussia, he studied engineering in Berlin, Karlsruhe, and Aachen, later becoming a professor of thermodynamics. He first gained recognition for his inventions in heating technology, including the gas calorimeter and tankless water heaters, founding Junkers & Co. in Dessau in 1895. Around 1910 he turned to aviation, patenting cantilever wings and in 1915 producing the Junkers J 1, the world’s first practical all-metal aircraft. After World War I, he focused on civil aviation, introducing the Junkers F 13, the first all-metal passenger plane, and later the famous Ju 52, which became iconic in both civilian and military roles. Known for his independent and often socialist views, Junkers clashed with the Nazi regime, which forced him out of his company and seized his patents in 1933. Placed under house arrest, he died on his 76th birthday in 1935. His legacy endures as a pioneer who revolutionized aircraft design and left a lasting mark on engineering and aviation history.

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