The Junkers Ju 60, which first flew in 1932, was a single-engined, low-wing monoplane in the same class as the Lockheed Orion highspeed airliner. Only two Ju 60s were built, but in 1934 an improved version, the Ju 160, made its appearance. Forty-eight Ju 160s were built, entering service with Lufthansa during 1935-36. As well as operating on domestic routes, the Ju 160s also flew on the Breslau-Prague-Munich route. Most were commandeered by the Luftwaffe on the outbreak of World War II and were widely used for communications and training. Crew: 2 Powerplant: one 448kW (600hp) BMW Hornet radial engine Performance: max speed 340km/ h (211mph); endurance 3 hrs 12 mins; service ceiling 5200m (17,060ft) Dimensions: wingspan 14.32m (46ft 11.75in); length 12.00m (39ft 4.5in); height 3.92m (12ft lOin) Weight: 3450kg (76061b) loaded Payload: six passengers