RS Models RSMI94015 1:72 Bucker Bu-131D Jungmann

Bucker Bu-131D 'Jungmann' GG+GK and KI+YU The Bucker Bu 131 Jungmann was a German two-seat biplane trainer used during World War II. The aircraft was designed by Swedish-born designer Ing. Anders J. Anderson, who led all design work at Bucker until 1939. 1. Bucker 131D, GG+GK, Wr. Nr. 1672, Olomouc, Holice, 1941 2. Bucker 131D, KI+YU, Wr. Nr. 1672, Olomouc, Neredin, 1942 The first flight of the prototype Bu 131 (D-3150) was made on 27 May 1934 with Joachim von Koppen as the pilot. The aircraft was powered by a Hirth HM 60 R inline four-cylinder engine with a power of 59 kW. Series production of the Bu 131 A version was started in 1934, with the Deutscher Luftsportverband as the main customer. In 1936, the Bu 131 B series was launched, which differed by the built-in 77 kW Hirth HM 504 A-2 engine.