It was the first German commercial aircraft to incorporate leading edge slots and trailing-edge flaps.
The thickened centre section of the upper wing contained the fuel tanks.
The upper wing was carried on a tubular cabane and one set of 'N' formation interplane struts was provided with stream-lined wire bracing.
The fuselage was built of welded steel tubing with diagonal wire bracing and was fabric covered.
Aft of the pilot's cockpit was a cabin containing a conveyor-like device which could accept up to sixteen parcels of newspapers weighing 10 kg (22 lb) each.