Was the Ju 88 a good plane?

The Ju 88 was a good plane in that it was versatile and capable of being used as a level-bomber, a dive-bomber, and as a night fighter. It was, however, vulnerable to enemy fighter attacks, which limited its use to nighttime in areas where air superiority was lacking.

How fast was the Junkers Ju 88?

The Ju 88 had a maximum speed of 292 mph (470 km/h) in optimum conditions.

How many bombs did a Ju 88 carry?

A Ju 88 could carry an assortment of bomb types up to a maximum total weight of 5,500 lbs (2,500 kg).

Junkers Ju 88

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Definition

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.

More about: Junkers Ju 88

Timeline

Dec 1936
The first prototype of the Junkers Ju 88 bomber is flown.
1937
The Junkers Ju 88 bomber is redesigned to give it dive-bomber capabilities.
1939 - 1945
The German Junkers Ju 88 bomber sees service in multiple theatres of war throughout WWII.
Sep 1939
The Junkers Ju 88 bomber first enters service in the German Luftwaffe.
1940
The German Junkers Ju 88 bomber is involved in the Battle of Britain.
1940 - 1941
The German Junkers Ju 88 bomber is involved in the London Blitz and bombing of other British cities.