Junkers Ju 290
Military
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The Junkers Ju 290 maritime patrol and heavy transport aircraft of 1942 delivered four-engine capability for strategic operations. Its large 42-metre span and 439 km/h speed enabled movement of substantial payloads across impressive 6148-kilometre range. The aircraft served bombing, reconnaissance, and transport roles with operational flexibility.
Specifications
- Role
- Maritime patrol, Transport, Heavy bomber
- Engines
- 4
- First flight
- 1942
- Length
- 28.6 m
- Wingspan
- 42 m
- Max speed
- 439 km/h
- Range
- 6,148 km