How the Junkers G-38 changed aviation with its blended wing

Inside the Junkers G38: The biggest aircraft of its time

Junkers G.38 - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

Junkers G.38 was a pioneering German all-metal transport aircraft that first flew on November 6, 1929. At the time of its introduction, it was the largest landplane in the world. Key Design Features Blended Wing Concept: The G.38 featured an exceptionally thick, hollow wing (up to 1.9 meters at the root). This allowed for passenger cabins, fuel, and engines to be housed inside the wings rather than just the fuselage. Wing Seating: Lucky passengers could sit in glazed sections at the leading edge