The Junkers Ju 290 was a large four-engine long-range transport and maritime patrol aircraft designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Junkers. Derived from the Ju 90 airliner, it was a dedicated military heavy transport developed on behalf of the Luftwaffe as a wartime replacement for Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor.

Aug 25, 2017 · The qualities and performance of the Ju 290 transport, reconnaissance and bomber variants exceeded those of the Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor quite considerably, especially as regards armament and maximum range – which, in …

Hugo Junkers died in 1935. The origins of the Ju 290 went back to 1936, when the Do 19 and Ju 89 long-distance bombers were cancelled after the death of general Walther Wever. Development of long-range bombers did not stop, but was delayed until …

Three Ju 290s, carrying extra fuel tanks, made a non-stop flight to Manchuria to exchange technical data with the Japanese. They returned with rare metals needed by Germany for special alloys.

Aug 5, 2023 · The story of the Junkers Ju 290 is one of transformation, resilience, and untapped potential. From its origin as a commercial airliner to its military development and post-war service, the Ju 290 left a notable, albeit brief, mark on aviation history.

The Junkers Ju 290 was a long-range transport, maritime patrol aircraft and heavy bomber used by the Luftwaffe late in World War II. The Junkers 290 was developed directly from the Ju 90 airliner, versions of which had been evaluated for military …

The Junkers Ju 290 was a large four-engine long-range transport, maritime reconnaissance aircraft and heavy bomber used by the Luftwaffe at the end of World War II developed from previous aircraft.

The Junkers Ju 290 was a significant aircraft for Germany during World War II, fulfilling various roles from long-range reconnaissance to heavy transport. This article aims to explore the development, design, performance, and military usage of the Ju 290, highlighting its impact on aerial warfare and transportation.

Jun 29, 2022 · The German Luftwaffe of World War 2 (1939-1945) operated several transport types from the Junkers aero-concern, one being the "Ju 290", a further development of the earlier Ju 90 and appeared across sixty-five production examples from work had during 1942 to 1946.

Die Junkers Ju 290 ist eine Weiterentwicklung des viermotorigen Passagierflugzeuges Ju 90 zum militärischen Transporter, die Anfang 1941 begonnen wurde. Wegen des dringenden Bedarfes für einen Fernaufklärer für die Seeaufklärung wurde das Flugzeug ab Februar 1943 entsprechend weiterentwickelt.