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Junkers JU 188
Basically derived from the JU 88 it was another Luftwaffe bomber that suffered high casuiltie rates.
It enjoyed some success.
Type: Bomber (D-2 Reconnaissance)
Crew: Five
Engine:
Engine: 2
Junkers Jumo 213A 12-Cylinder inverted liquid cooled vee
1,776 hp
Dimensions:
Wing span: 72 ft. 2 in. (22m)
Length: 49 ft. 1 in. (14.96m)
Height: 14 ft. 7 in. (4.44m)
Weight:
33,730 lb. (15,300 kg)
Performance:
Speed:325 mph
Service Ceiling: 31,170 ft. (9500m)
Range 1,360 miles (2160 km)
Armament: Typical.
One 20mm MG 151/20 cannon in nose.
One 13mm MG 131 machine gun in dorsal turret.
One 13mm MG 131 machine gun manually aimed from rear dorsal position.
One 13mm MG 131 machine gun or
twin 7.92mm MG 81 machine gun manually aimed from rear ventral position.
Payload:
6,614 lb. (3000kg) of bombs internally or two 2,200 lb. (1000kg) torpedos under inner wings
