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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Junkers Ju 488
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
5
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the strategic bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- Crew3
- Primary RoleHeavy strategic bomber
- GenerationWorld War II era
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine TypePiston radial/inline
- Engine ModelBMW 801TJ or BMW 802 (initial); Jumo 222 (planned)
- Number of Engines4
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel4,480 kg
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed591 km/h
- Cruise Speed423 km/h
- Combat Radius1,750 km
◇Dimensions & Weights2MOD.2
- Length20.34 m
- Wingspan30.87 m
◆Armament7MOD.7
- Weapons Payload3,000 kg
- Internal Gun2 × 20 mm MG 151 in remote tail turret
- Internal Weapons BayYes
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Operators1
- Variants0
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1944
- Production Start1943
- Production End1944
- Operational StatusCancelled
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
STRATEGIC BOMBERS RANKING Strategic Bombers
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theStrategic Bomberscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
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