Junkers Ju 86
Military
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The Junkers Ju 86 versatile design of 1934 served bombing, reconnaissance, and airliner roles with twin-engine reliability. Its 32-metre span and two-crew layout accommodated varied equipment and ordnance, while 420 km/h speed and 1750-kilometre range enabled strategic flexibility. The aircraft's multi-role capability reflected practical German military aviation doctrine.
Specifications
- Role
- Bomber, airliner, reconnaissance aircraft
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1934
- Length
- 16.5 m
- Wingspan
- 32 m
- Max speed
- 420 km/h
- Range
- 1,750 km