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Post by svenfromsweden on Apr 17, 2016 8:29:40 GMT -5
I share with you photos of one of the most curious designs of the Luftwaffe during World War II. I'm talking about Junkers Ju-287 and its unusual design. If it had entered into service and built in quantity would have changed the course of the war? What do you think? I found this website that provides information about this aircraft. Visit the link below, you will find it a lot of photos and a full report on this almost unknown aircraft. I hope you enjoy. aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/blog-post.htmlBest Regards!
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Post by 2nd Bat on Apr 17, 2016 12:34:23 GMT -5
The Germans had so many amazingly advanced aircraft, many never got past pencil and paper. This aircraft was innovative in so many ways. The most significant being the FORWARD swept wings. By 1943 it was widely recognized that there is an inherent speed limitation for a straight wing. The swept wing allowed for higher speed but demonstrated challenges with low speed stability. The forward swept wing theoretically could better manage it. The prototype was built with mostly existing components from other aircraft. (The wings being an obvious, major exception) interestingly the prototype had fixed landing gear with the forward wheel set of a US B24! The bulbous peculiar balls were to reduce drag and uneccessary once retractable landing gear were added.
The on paper top speed was 609 mph although the actual top speed achieved during testing was 550 kph. On later versions two more jumbo turbo jet engines were added and had they been produced in significant numbers there is no doubt that bombers with top speeds greater than our fighters would be problematic.
In terms of impact on the war, had it been built and perfected earlier than wars end it might have been an effective reconnaissance aircraft providing critical intelligence otherwise unavailable to the German military. D-Day secrets?
Thanks for sharing!
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