The developement of this J38 took more than two years. On November, 6th 1929 Junkers pilot Zimmermann flew the G38 (c/n 3301, D-2000) first. This G38 was used for extensive demonstration flights during 1930. On April 10th 1930 Zimmermann and Schinzinger achieved several world records with the G38 with a payload of 5000 kg at Dessau. In November 1930 the G38 performed a Europe round trip, which finished the flight tests of the G38. In July 1931 the G38 prototype was delivered to Lufthansa. A second and final G38 was built during 1932. Both aircraft were used by Lufthansa on its Berlin-London routes during the following years. The G38 was the largest landbased aeroplane at the end of the twenties. Technical Data Junkers G38 Engine: 4 Junkers Jumo 204 6-cylinder Diesel engines with 750 hp each. Fuel capacity: 3480 litres. Wingspan: 44m (147ft)
