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Junkers Ju 88
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Tactical / Medium Bombers · Germany · 1939
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JunkersJu88

Junkers Ju 88
Junkers Ju 88 Photo: Rompel · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
75
Range
65
Accuracy
55
Speed
70
Survivability
60
Versatility
90
Avionics
40
Reliability
75
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Germany
ManufacturerHenschel & Sohn, Dornier, Heinkel, AEG, Siebel, Arado Flugzeugwerke, Junkers Motorenbau und Junkers Flugzeugwerk
CategoryTactical / Medium Bombers
EraWorld War II
In service1939–1945
Operators9 countries
Quantity15,183
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
67
Tactical / Medium Bombers MASS Rating
6/60
World War II
12/292
All-Time
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
75
Range
65
Accuracy
55
Speed
70
Survivability
60
Versatility
90
Avionics
40
Reliability
75
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
Junkers Ju 88
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · WORLD WAR II
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
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 Flight1936
  • Service Entry Year1939
  • Crew3
  • Primary Roletactical bomber, dive bomber, torpedo bomber, night fighter, reconnaissance
  • GenerationWorld War II era
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine Typeliquid‑cooled V12
  • Engine ModelJunkers Jumo 211 series
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed470 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.43 Mach
  • Cruise Speed350 km/h
  • Stall Speed150 km/h
  • Service Ceiling8,200 m
  • Ferry Range2,400 km
  • Combat Radius1,200 km
  • Rate of Climb10 m/s
  • G-Limit6
  • Takeoff Run800 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length18.4 m
  • Wingspan20 m
  • Height4.6 m
  • Wing Area55.2
  • Empty Weight9,200 kg
  • Loaded Weight10,800 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight12,500 kg
◆Armament7MOD.7
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
  • RadarFuG 220 Lichtenstein SN‑2 (night fighter versions)
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built15,183
  • Operators5
  • Variants20
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1951
  • Production Start1936
  • Production End1945
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939Production started
  2. 1940Sale: Russia (3 units)
  3. 1945Production ended
87
years in service
6
years in production
15,183
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Junkers Ju 88 1939
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05 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 29units
29active
Junkers Ju 88SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1940Russia3——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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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