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    Junkers Ju 88 - Wikipedia

    • The Junkers Ju 88 is a twin-engined multirole combat aircraft designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Junkers Aircraft and Motor Works. It was used extensively during the Second World War by the Luftwaffe The aircraft was designed during the mid-1930s as a so-called Schnellbomber ("fast bomber") that would be too fast for fighters … See more

    Design and development

    In August 1935, the German Ministry of Aviation submitted its requirements for an unarmed, three-seat, hi… See more

    Operational history

    Only 12 Ju 88s saw action during the invasion of Poland. The unit Erprobungskommando 88 (Ekdo 88) was responsible for testing new bomber designs and their crews under hostile conditions. … See more

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    TypeTactical / dive / torpedo bomber · Night / heavy fighter · Reconnaissance aircraft
    ManufacturerJunkers
    DesignerErnst Zindel, W. H. Evers, and Alfred Gassner
    Primary userLuftwaffe
    German WW2 Bomber: The Ju 88 Cockpit
    German WW2 Bomber: The Ju 88 Cockpit
    Junkers Ju 88: The Fast and Furious Bomber
    Junkers Ju 88: The Fast and Furious Bomber
    Variants

    Main bomber type with Jumo 211 engines.
    Ju 88 A-0 Pre-production aircraft. Ju 88 A-1 Initial production variant. 895 kW (1,200 hp) Jumo 211B-1 engines Ju 88 A-2 Jumo 211 G-1 engines. Ju 88 A-3 Conversion trainer. Dual control… See more

    Surviving aircraft

    Only two complete aircraft exist. They were both flown into British hands by defecting crews during the war.
    Ju 88 D-1/Trop, Werk Nr. 430650 This is a long-range, photographic reconnaissance aircraft that … See more

    Specifications (Ju 88 A-4)

    Data from The warplanes of the Third Reich.
    General characteristics
    • Crew: 4 (pilot, bombardier/front gunner, radio operator/rear gunner, … See more

    See also

    Related development
    • Junkers Ju 188
    • Junkers Ju 288
    • Junkers Ju 388
    Aircraft of c… See more

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  1. Ju 88 night fighter
    Ju 88 night fighter
    The Junkers Ju 88 was a two-engined medium bomber plane used by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) throughout the Second World War (1939-45). Ju 88s were involved in the Battle of Britain and London Blitz as bombers, but this versatile aircraft saw action in many other theatres of the war, primarily as a dive bomber and a night fighter.

    Junkers Ju 88 - World History Encyclope…

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    Ju 88 night fighter
    The Ju 88 ended the Second World War as the most important German night fighter, despite being developed as a bomber. Early in the development of the Ju 88 it became clear that it would be just as fast as the Bf 110 heavy fighter, and Junkers worked on producing a fighter version of their fast bomber.

    Junkers Ju 88 as a night fighter - History…

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    Was the Junkers Ju 88 a fighter aircraft?
    The Junkers Ju-88, primarily known as a versatile German bomber aircraft during World War II, was not designed or utilized as a fighter aircraft. However, it did possess certain capabilities that allowed it to defend itself against enemy fighters and engage in limited dogfights.

    Junkers Ju-88 Aircraft: A Legend of World War II Aviation

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    What was a Ju-88 night fighter?
    Ju-88 night fighters, specifically designed to operate under cover of darkness, achieved considerable success in intercepting and shooting down RAF Bomber Command aircraft. In summary, while primarily designed as a bomber, the Junkers Ju-88 demonstrated its versatility as a fighter aircraft in various battles and missions.

    Junkers Ju-88 Aircraft: A Legend of World War II Aviation

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    Was the Ju 88 A Deadly Night Fighter?
    The Ju 88 was a potentially deadly night fighter, but one that appeared in significant numbers too late in the war to do anything other than briefly increase the cost of the British heavy bombing campaign. Aircraft of the Luftwaffe 1935-1945, Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage .

    Junkers Ju 88 as a night fighter - historyofwar.org

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    What role did the Ju 88 play in WW2?
    Not long after its teething period subsided, the Ju 88 proved itself in a number of roles and was employed as a night fighter early in the war, as some bombers were converted to Zerstorer (long range fighter/ground attack aircraft) at Luftwaffe workshops.

    Junkers Ju 88G - Plane-Encyclopedia

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  3. YouTube
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  4. Military History Encyclopedia on the Web
    http://historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_ju88_night_fighter.html

    Junkers Ju 88 as a night fighter - HistoryOfWar.org

  5. National Museum of the USAF
    https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum...

    Junkers Ju 88D-1/Trop - National Museum of the USAF

  6. Plane-Encyclopedia
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    Junkers Ju 88G - Plane-Encyclopedia

    WEBDeveloped from converted fighter versions of the Ju 88A-4 medium bomber, the Ju 88G would take up a growing role in the German night fighter force, as it saw its greatest successes in the Spring of 1944, and its decline in …

  7. The Aviation History Online Museum
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    Junkers Ju 88 Schnellbomber - Aviation History

    WEBLearn about the versatile and powerful Junkers Ju 88, a German twin-engine aircraft that served in various roles during World War II. Find out its design, performance, variants, and night-fighter version.

  8. World History Encyclopedia
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    Junkers Ju 88 - World History Encyclopedia

    WEBMay 6, 2024 · The Ju 88 could perform as a bomber, dive-bomber, and night fighter. Other duties performed by the Ju 88 included long-range reconnaissance (when they were fitted with extra fuel tanks, radar, and …

  9. Plane-Encyclopedia
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    Junkers Ju 88S - Plane-Encyclopedia

  10. RAF Museum
    https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/research/collections/junkers-ju88r-1

    Junkers Ju88R-1 - RAF Museum

  11. aeroflight.co.uk
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    Junkers Ju 88 Fighter Variants – Aeroflight