Junkers JU-86R

 

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While inferior to the HE-111 and later Germanic States aircraft, the JU86 was still the most common bomber sold to overseas airforces. The Argentinians set up a production line for the JU86 in 1937 and sold many to other South American countries. Some went to Brazil and those came back to visit Argentina only a couple of years later to leave some calling cards.

Specifications (Ju 86R)

Data from Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War II and Warbirds Resource Group

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2 (pilot and radio operator)
  • Length: 16.46 m (54 ft)
  • Wingspan: 32 m (105 ft)
  • Height: 4.7 m (15 ft 5 in)
  • Wing area: 82 m² (883 ft²)
  • Empty weight: 6,700 kg (14,800 lb)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 11,530 kg (25,420 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Junkers Jumo 207B-3/V diesel engines, 746 kW (1,000 hp) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 420 km/h (260 mph) above 9,150 m (30,000 ft)
  • Range: 1,580 km (980 mi)
  • Service ceiling: 13,000 m (42,650 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 4.67 m/s (900 ft/min)

Armament
 

  • Guns: defensive armament of three MG 15 machine guns
  • Bombs: 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) of bombs

 

 

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