Junkers Ju 352

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Type: Transport

Origin:Junkers Flugzeug und Motorenwerke AG

Models: A

First Flight: November 1943

Service Delivery: N/A

Final Delivery: N/A

Engine: Three BMW-Bramo 323R-2

Horsepower: 1,000hp (1,200 with 96-Octane fuel)

Fuel:

Capacity: N/A

Type: N/A

Dimensions:

Wing span: 34.20m (112 ft. 2.75 in.)

Length: 24.60m (39ft. 80 ft. 8.5 in.)

Height: 5.74m (18 ft. 10.25 in.)

Wing Surface Area: N/A

Weights:

Empty: 27,561 lb. (12,500 kg)

Maximum: 43,216 lb. (19,600 kg)

Performance:

Maximum Speed: 230 mph (370km/h)

Initial climb: N/A

Range: 1,120 miles (1800km)

Service Ceiling: N/A

Armament: MG 151 mounted in dorsal turret

Two MG 131 mount in beam windows.

Avionics:

N/A

Designed from the Ju 252 in 1943 to utilize non-strategic materials and stockpiled engines, the Ju 352 proved to be adequate but noticibly inferior to the 252. A hydraulically powered Trapoklappe (rear loading ramp) allowed loading of heavy vehicles or freight whilst holding the fuselage level.

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