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Junkers Ju 488

Junkers Ju 488

The Junkers Ju 488 was a proposed four-engined German heavy strategic bomber under development in World War II. It was based on the twin-engined Ju 188 series but with additional engines mounted on a new wing inner section. One prototype was begun but never finished.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Junkers
Country of origin
German Reich

Specifications

Cruise speed
229 kt
Max speed
319 kt
Range
940 nm
Max takeoff weight
6,600 lb
Fuel capacity
1,250 US gal
Powerplant
4 × BMW 801 TJ or BMW 802
Engines
4
Seats
3
Length
66.9 ft
Wingspan
101.3 ft

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.