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Junkers Ju 290
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JunkersJu290

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1942
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JunkersJu290

Junkers Ju 290
Junkers Ju 290 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
60
Endurance
70
Operating Altitude
50
Range
75
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
20
Coverage
65
Persistence
70
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin Germany
ManufacturerJunkers Motorenbau und Junkers Flugzeugwerk
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1946
Operators3 countries
Quantity65
Data Quality86%
56
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
5/35
World War II
60/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
60
Endurance
70
Operating Altitude
50
Range
75
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
20
Coverage
65
Persistence
70
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Junkers Ju 290
Country
Production
1942–1946
Quantity
65
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR II
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
56
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ 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
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤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
  1. 1942Production started
  2. 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
Junkers Ju 290 1942
// DERIVATIVES
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 1units
1active
📖 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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