Luggage company Rimowa recreates first all-metal passenger plane in aluminium

Leading luggage company Rimowa recently unveiled the Rimowa F13 - a beautiful recreation of the all-metal Junkers F13, which was the first passenger aircraft used back in 1919. As per industry reports, the marvellous aluminium grooved model remain true to its tech from 65 years ago.

The aluminium plane had its successful maiden flight from Düberndorf, Switzerland last September. Four lucky passengers were able to enjoy the flight with heated leather seats, while the pilot and engineer were housed in an open cockpit.

It is learnt that one of Rimowa's lines of luxury luggage is actually made from the same metal material as the vintage plane's exterior. The material, duralumin (a hard, light alloy of aluminium with copper and other elements) is lightweight, which easily makes the luggage a popular choice among travellers since 1937. The Rimowa F13 was built as a tribute for those who made air flight possible.

Rimowa was also the first luggage brand to create an all-metal lightweight luggage.

The parts from the original aircraft could not be used due to old age, but thanks to 3D printing technology, engineers were able to map out the CAD plans from a surviving Junkers F13. The CEO of Rimowa Dieter Morszeck proudly announced the company's achievement in a grand event.

The aluminium alloy replica aircraft can fly up to 105mph up in the air with the range of around 370 miles - which is almost the same for the 1919 version. It could also fly only during the daytime and below 10,000 feet.

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