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JunkersJ.I

Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Germany · 1917
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JunkersJ.I

Junkers J.I
Junkers J.I Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Ground-Attack Lethality
30
Payload
25
Loiter / Endurance
35
Survivability
55
Accuracy
40
Low-Altitude Capability
45
Avionics
10
Reliability
50
Versatility
45
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Germany
ManufacturerJunkers Motorenbau und Junkers Flugzeugwerk
CategoryGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1917–1919
Operators1 countries
Quantity227
Data Quality84%
37
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft MASS Rating
4/12
World War I
207/251
All-Time
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Ground-Attack Lethality
30
Payload
25
Loiter / Endurance
35
Survivability
55
Accuracy
40
Low-Altitude Capability
45
Avionics
10
Reliability
50
Versatility
45
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Junkers J.I
Country
Production
1917–1919
Quantity
227
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
37
ground attack / cas aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1917
  • Service Entry Year1917
  • Crew2
  • Primary Roleground attack / observation / liaison
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine TypeBenz Bz.IV
  • Engine ModelBenz Bz.IV
  • Number of Engines1
  • Internal Fuel150 kg
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Top Speed155 km/h
  • Service Ceiling4,000 m
  • Ferry Range310 km
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length9.1 m
  • Wingspan16 m
  • Height3.4 m
  • Wing Area49.4
  • Empty Weight1,766 kg
  • Loaded Weight2,140 kg
◆Armament6MOD.6
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built227
⬢Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year1919
  • Production Start1917
  • Production End1919
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1917Production started
  2. 1919Production ended
109
years in service
2
years in production
227
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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