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Junkers Ju 188
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JunkersJu188

Tactical / Medium Bombers · Germany · 1943
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JunkersJu188

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Junkers Ju 188
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
75
Range
65
Accuracy
55
Speed
60
Survivability
50
Versatility
70
Avionics
45
Reliability
60
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Germany
ManufacturerJunkers Motorenbau und Junkers Flugzeugwerk, SNCASE
CategoryTactical / Medium Bombers
EraWorld War II
In service1943–1945
Operators3 countries
Quantity1,000
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
61
Tactical / Medium Bombers MASS Rating
12/60
World War II
27/292
All-Time
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
75
Range
65
Accuracy
55
Speed
60
Survivability
50
Versatility
70
Avionics
45
Reliability
60
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
Junkers Ju 188
Country
Production
1943–1945
Quantity
1,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · WORLD WAR II
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
61
tactical / medium bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1943
  • Service Entry Year1943
  • Crew4
  • Primary RoleTactical bomber / reconnaissance
  • GenerationWorld War II era
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine TypeBMW 801D-2
  • Engine ModelJumo 213A / BMW 801 G‑2
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance9MOD.9
  • Top Speed560 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.46 Mach
  • Cruise Speed375 km/h
  • Service Ceiling9,346.692 m
  • Ferry Range2,100 km
  • Combat Radius800 km
  • Rate of Climb12 m/s
  • G-Limit3
  • Takeoff Run800 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length18.3 m
  • Wingspan21.946 m
  • Height4.267 m
  • Wing Area55.993
  • Empty Weight9,990 kg
  • Loaded Weight11,500 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight12,400 kg
◆Armament7MOD.7
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
  • RadarFuG 200
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built1,000
  • Operators3
  • Variants388
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Retirement Year1951
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1943Production started
  3. 1945Production ended
83
years in service
2
years in production
1,000
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
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