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Junkers JU 52
The Junkers JU 52 transport formed the backbone of the Luftwaffe's transport capacity. Used in every theater and for just about every conceivable purpose including bombing and dropping paratroops.

      

Type: Medium Transport

Engine: 3
BMW 132A-3  9-Cylinder air-cooled radial
830 hp
Dimensions:
Wing span:  95 ft. 11½ in.
Length:  62 ft.
Height: 14 ft. 9 in.

Weight:
11,030kg (24,317 lb.)

Performance:
Speed: 305km/h
Range : 808 miles
Ceiling: 18,045 ft.

Armament:
Usually none , but in combat zones it was usual to mount one 13mm MG 131 manually aimed from open dorsal cockpit. Two 7.92mm MG 15's manually aimed from beam windows