The Junkers Ju 352 Herkules ("Hercules" in German) was a German World War II transport aircraft that was developed from the Junkers Ju 252. [2]

Jan 21, 2019 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Junkers Ju 352 (Herkules) Tri-Motor Utility Transport Aircraft including pictures.

Dec 14, 2020 · The Ju 352’s most dramatic mission came on the night of 26/27 April 1945, when one became the last aircraft to land at Gatow with reinforcements, before returning to base carrying wounded soldiers. The tremendous success of the pre-war Ju 52/3m airliner naturally led Junkers to look for a successor, and after several designs settled on the Ju ...

The Ju 352 proved to be better armed than the proposed Ju 252, but lacked performance. Top speed is 230 mph and cruising speed is 150 mph. By comparison, the Ju 252 hits close to 275 mph and can cruise in the 210 mph range.

The Junkers Ju 352 Herkules was a German World War II transport aircraft that was developed from the Junkers Ju 252.[2] During the late spring of 1942, the Junkers-Dessau project office was instructed by the Reich Air Ministry (RLM) to investigate the possibility of …

Feb 20, 2025 · The Junkers Ju 352 Herkules was a wooden version of the Ju 252 transport aircraft, itself developed in an attempt to replace the Ju 52/3m. The new aircraft was very similar to the Ju 252, with the same three engined layout and hydraulic loading ramp.

The Junkers Ju 352 was a mid-war development by the Junkers firm to replace the venerable Ju 52 in the transport and cargo role. The Ju 352 was initially designed as a metal aircraft. However, with raw materials in short supply, Junkers addressed the problem with a wooden design resulting in the production version of the Ju 352.

The JU 352 was a three engined transport troop carrier & glider tug, developed from the JU 252. Powered by three BMW Bramo 323R-2 nine cylinder air cooled radial engines. Max. weight 43200lbs. Max speed 230 mph, range 1860 miles, ceiling 19685 feet.

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

The Junkers Ju 352 Herkules was a wooden version of the Ju 252 transport aircraft, itself developed in an attempt to replace the Ju 52/3m. The new aircraft was very similar to the Ju 252, with the same three engined layout and hydraulic loading ramp (Trapoklappe).