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Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann specs, size & range

The Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann (ICAO code BU31) is a landplane with one piston engine in the light wake-turbulence category. It is 6.6 m long, a 7.4 m wingspan and a range of 648 km.

Landplane with one piston engine Wake category: Light Piston & light aircraft
Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann
Photo: ERIC SALARD · source · CC BY SA 2.0

Bü 131 Jungmann specifications

Length
6.62 m (21.7 ft)
#110 of 116 →
Wingspan
7.40 m (24.3 ft)
#126 of 128 →
Height
2.25 m (7.4 ft)
#96 of 102 →
Wing area
13.5 m² (145 sq ft)
#76 of 82 →
Cruise speed
92 kn (170 km/h)
#84 of 93 →
Maximum speed
99 kn (183 km/h)
#71 of 75 →
Approach speed
30 kn (56 km/h)
#220 of 222 →
Range
350 nm (648 km)
#77 of 86 →
Service ceiling
14,100 ft (4,298 m)

The Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann is a landplane with one piston engine built by Bücker. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code BU31. It belongs to the light wake-turbulence category.

Bü 131 Jungmann size and dimensions

The Bü 131 Jungmann is 6.62 m (21.7 ft) long, has a wingspan of 7.40 m and stands 2.25 m tall. That makes it the #22 longest of 26 piston & light aircraft in our database — longer than 12% of them.

Bü 131 Jungmann speed and range

It cruises at about 170 km/h (92 knots), faster than 30% of piston & light aircraft. Its range of 648 km (350 nm) suits short regional hops — about 3.8 hours at cruise speed. On final approach it flies at around 30 knots (56 km/h). Its ceiling is 14,100 ft (4,298 m).

Aircraft similar to the Bü 131 Jungmann

Comparable piston & light aircraft include Cessna 182 Skylane, Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen, Piper J-3 Cub and Cessna 336 Skymaster.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann?

BU31 — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

How far can the Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann fly?

About 350 nautical miles (648 km) without refuelling.

How fast is the Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann?

It cruises at about 92 knots (170 km/h), with a maximum speed of 183 km/h.

How big is the Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann?

Length 6.62 m, wingspan 7.40 m and height 2.25 m.

Data: What is flying? database (ODbL 1.0). Live traffic: adsb.lol (ODbL). Photos under their Creative Commons licences, credited above.