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Junkers Ju 88

Junkers Ju 88

Junker Ju 88

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Junkers Ju 88

  • Nation: Germany
  • Type: Medium Bomber
  • Wartime Service Dates: 1939-1945
  • Range: 1,310 miles
  • Airspeed: 317 mph
  • Crew: 4
  • Payload: 5,511 pounds
  • Power plant: 2× Junkers Jumo 211A liquid-cooled inverted V-12, 1,200 hp each
  • Notes: The Junkers Ju 88 largely replaced the Dornier Do 17, and played a large role in the Battle of Britain. A versatile aircraft, it was also modified for service as a fighter-bomber, night fighter, and dive bomber.

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