German crossGermany's Balkenkreuz aircraft marking

Germany's Junkers Ju 88T long range reconnaissance

Photos

Design

The Ju 88T was based on the basic Ju 88 design but with improvements in speed, range, and high altitude performance.1

The Ju 88T had additional cameras and fuel.1

Prototype

Production

Variants

  • Junkers Ju 88T-1: Based on the Ju 88S-1.1 Used BMW engines.1
  • Junkers Ju 88T-2: Used Junkers Jumo engines.1
  • Junkers Ju 88T-3: When fully boosted, could go 400 mph / 644 kph.1

Usage

Specifications

  Junkers Ju 88T1
Type Long range reconnaissance1
Crew  
Engine (Type) 2: BMW 8011
OR 2: Junkers Jumo 2131
Cylinders BMW: Radial 141
Junkers: V 121
Cooling  
HP BMW: 1,700 - 1,810 each1
Junkers: 1,730 - 2,125 each1
Propeller blades 3 each1
Fuel capacity  
Dimensions  
Span  
Length  
Height  
Wing area  
Weight  
Empty  
Loaded  
Maximum load  
Performance  
Speed  
Cruising speed  
Climb  
Service ceiling  
Range  
Armament 2: 7.92 mm MG1

Sources:

  1. Aircraft of WWII, Stewart Wilson, 1998