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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Junkers Ju 290
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1942–1946
Quantity
65
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR II
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Base AirframeJu 90
- Mission TypeMaritime patrol, Transport, Heavy bomber
- Service Entry Year1942
- Flight Crew9
- Mission Crew5
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeBMW 801G
- Number of Engines4
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Cruise Speed360.5 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,999.988 m
- Range6,100 km
- Endurance18
- On-Station Time18
◇Mission Systems10MOD.10
- Primary Sensor / RadarFuG 200 Hohentwiel radar
- Detection Range100 km
- AESA RadarNo
- Rotodome / AEW AntennaNo
- Operator Consoles9
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteYes
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorNo
- Sonobuoy CapabilityNo
- Tactical DatalinkYes
- Self-Protection SuiteYes
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Weapons Payload3,000 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length28.2 m
- Wingspan42 m
- Max Takeoff Weight40,970.513 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built65
- Operators2
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1946
- Production Start1942
- Production End1946
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1942Production started
- 1946Production ended
84
years in service
4
years in production
65
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
60INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT5WORLD WAR II · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT406GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS216PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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