I'm wondering if unofficial stats were ever drawn up for the Junkers J.I, or any others of the Junkers all metal monoplanes. The J.I was easily a decade ahead of its time; all metal with a corrugated skin (the predecessor of stressed-skin that has been used since the 30's), and 5mm of armor protecting the pilot, observer and engine. Judging by WWII aircraft. 5mm is pretty thin, but it also didn't have to protect against armor piercing bullets and .50 cal and 20mm rounds either. A related question would be whether including this would break the system.
Any unofficial stats ever drawn up by the committee?
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