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| Junkers Ju88 |
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| This twin-engine aircraft was considered to be Germany's most versatile plane. It was used as a long-range day and night fighter, torpedo bomber and dive bomber, and was also used successfully for routine precision bombing operations. The first prototype, a civilian version, appeared in 1939. Thereafter, it passed through many modifications to accomodate a variety of missions. The earlier
models of the Ju88 had a very stubby nose that was later streamlined. In 1944, the plane was completely redesigned to become the Ju188.
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| Type: | Fighter - Bomber |
| Engine: | 2 Junker Jumo 211J inverted liquid cooled V12, 1,340hp |
| Dimensions: | Wing span: 65 ft. 10.5 in.
Length: 51 ft. 0.2 in.
Height: 16 ft. 7.5 in. |
| Weights: | Normal Load: 19,090 lb.
Maximum: 27,500 lb. |
| Performance: | Maximum Speed: 300 mph
Range: 1,242 mi.
Service Ceiling: 32,480 ft. |
| Armament: | Three 20mm cannon and three machine guns in nose.
Two 20mm cannon firing obliquely. |
| Bomb Load: | 1,100 lbs. |
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