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Re: Junkers Ju 290
par Hooket Ven 09 Avr 2010, 20:58
The A-3 version followed shortly after with added navigational equipment and probably the heaviest defensive armament of any World War II aircraft; it was fitted with two hydraulically-powered HDL 151 dorsal turrets armed with 20 mm MG
151/20 cannons, with a further 20 mm MG 151/20 and a 13 mm (.51 in)[Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] fitted in a gondola beneath the nose, and a 20 mm MG 151/20 fitted in the tail operated by a gunner in aprone position.
Two 13 mm (.51 in) MG 131s were also fitted in waist positions (Fensterlafetten).
The A-3, along with the A-2, also featured large auxiliary [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] in the fuselage.
Both types retained the rear loading ramp so that they could be used as transports if need be.
151/20 cannons, with a further 20 mm MG 151/20 and a 13 mm (.51 in)[Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] fitted in a gondola beneath the nose, and a 20 mm MG 151/20 fitted in the tail operated by a gunner in aprone position.
Two 13 mm (.51 in) MG 131s were also fitted in waist positions (Fensterlafetten).
The A-3, along with the A-2, also featured large auxiliary [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] in the fuselage.
Both types retained the rear loading ramp so that they could be used as transports if need be.
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Re: Junkers Ju 290
par Hooket Ven 09 Avr 2010, 21:00
The improved A-7 version appeared in spring 1944; 13 were completed, and 10 served with FAGr 5.
Some A-7s and some A-4s were fitted with a detachable nose turret armed with a 20 mm MG 151/20 for added defense
against frontal attack.
No bombs were carried, as it was intended that the A-5 and A-7 would be used to launch anti-ship missiles.
Some A-7s and some A-4s were fitted with a detachable nose turret armed with a 20 mm MG 151/20 for added defense
against frontal attack.
No bombs were carried, as it was intended that the A-5 and A-7 would be used to launch anti-ship missiles.
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Re: Junkers Ju 290
par Hooket Ven 09 Avr 2010, 21:02
Production lines were set up at the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] aircraft factory in [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] for combat versions of the aircraft, commencing with the Ju 290 A-2, which carried a search radar for its patrol role.
Minor changes in armament distinguished the A-3 and A-4, leading to the definitive A-5 variant.
The A-6 was a 50-passenger transport aircraft.
Minor changes in armament distinguished the A-3 and A-4, leading to the definitive A-5 variant.
The A-6 was a 50-passenger transport aircraft.
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Re: Junkers Ju 290
par Hooket Ven 09 Avr 2010, 21:04
Operational history
A special long-range reconnaissance group, FAGr 5 (Fernaufklärungsgruppe 5), had been formed on 1 July 1943 and during the late summer of 1943 three of the new Ju 290 A-2s were delivered to its 1 Staffel, which became operational at Mont-de-Marsan near [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] on 15 October of that year.
They flew their first operational missions in November 1943, shadowing Allied convoys in cooperation with U-boats,
and often remaining airborne for up to 18 hours.
A special long-range reconnaissance group, FAGr 5 (Fernaufklärungsgruppe 5), had been formed on 1 July 1943 and during the late summer of 1943 three of the new Ju 290 A-2s were delivered to its 1 Staffel, which became operational at Mont-de-Marsan near [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] on 15 October of that year.
They flew their first operational missions in November 1943, shadowing Allied convoys in cooperation with U-boats,
and often remaining airborne for up to 18 hours.
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Re: Junkers Ju 290
par Hooket Ven 09 Avr 2010, 21:07
Five Ju 290 A-3 aircraft with more powerful [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] engines followed, as did five Ju 290 A-4 aircraft with improved dorsal turrets mounting 20 mm MG 151/20s.
The Ju 290s were well suited to their patrol role and began replacing the Fw 200 Condors.
An A-4, Works no. 0165, was experimentally equipped with attachments for [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien],[Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], and [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] missiles, and fitted with FuG 203e radar; it was surrendered to the US after the war and flown across the Atlantic to the
USA.
The Ju 290s were well suited to their patrol role and began replacing the Fw 200 Condors.
An A-4, Works no. 0165, was experimentally equipped with attachments for [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien],[Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], and [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] missiles, and fitted with FuG 203e radar; it was surrendered to the US after the war and flown across the Atlantic to the
USA.
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Re: Junkers Ju 290
par Hooket Ven 09 Avr 2010, 21:10
In November 1943, a second Staffel was activated and, with a range of over 6,100 km (3,790 mi) the Ju 290s ranged far out over the Atlantic, relaying sightings of Allied convoys to U-boats.
11 Ju 290 A-5s with increased armour protection, 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons in place of the earlier waist-mounted [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien],
and [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] were delivered to FAGr 5 early in 1944, as were around 12 of the Ju 290 A-7 version;
the A-7 could carry three Hs 293 glide bombs or Fritz X anti-ship missiles and featured a redesigned nose section which combined a 20 mm [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] installation with the FuG 200 radar aerial array.
11 Ju 290 A-5s with increased armour protection, 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons in place of the earlier waist-mounted [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien],
and [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] were delivered to FAGr 5 early in 1944, as were around 12 of the Ju 290 A-7 version;
the A-7 could carry three Hs 293 glide bombs or Fritz X anti-ship missiles and featured a redesigned nose section which combined a 20 mm [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] installation with the FuG 200 radar aerial array.
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Re: Junkers Ju 290
par Hooket Ven 09 Avr 2010, 21:16
Towards the end of 1943, [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] demanded that the entire output of Ju 290s be made available for U-boat warfare.
However, a mere 20 machines were assigned for this purpose.
Even though both Hitler and Dönitz demanded an increase, the Luftwaffe General Staff declared it was unable to assign anymore for naval reconnaissance purposes.
The General Staff argued that there could be no increase in output so long as the Luftwaffe was not conceded
"precedence in overall armaments".
However, a mere 20 machines were assigned for this purpose.
Even though both Hitler and Dönitz demanded an increase, the Luftwaffe General Staff declared it was unable to assign anymore for naval reconnaissance purposes.
The General Staff argued that there could be no increase in output so long as the Luftwaffe was not conceded
"precedence in overall armaments".
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Re: Junkers Ju 290
par Hooket Sam 10 Avr 2010, 08:46
In the spring of 1944, after [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] had taken over the direction of air armaments, the Luftwaffe High Command baldly announced that it production of the Ju 290 was to be suspended despite it being urgently needed for maritime
reconnaissance; suspending production meant that resources could instead be diverted to building [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
At that point in time, Speer's position was weak and [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] was trying to find allies to help him strip Speer of his power, and the Luftwaffe was not prepared to offer the Navy more than "goodwill".
reconnaissance; suspending production meant that resources could instead be diverted to building [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
At that point in time, Speer's position was weak and [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] was trying to find allies to help him strip Speer of his power, and the Luftwaffe was not prepared to offer the Navy more than "goodwill".
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Re: Junkers Ju 290
par Hooket Sam 10 Avr 2010, 08:49
As the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] swung irrevocably in favour of the Allies with the loss by the Germans of French bases in August 1944, maritime reconnaissance unit FAGr 5 was withdrawn eastwards and the remaining Ju 290s were reassigned to transport duties, including service with [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], where they were used to drop agents behind enemy lines and other special missions.
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Re: Junkers Ju 290
par Hooket Sam 10 Avr 2010, 08:51
Ju 290 A-5, works number 0178, D-AITR, Bayern of [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] flew to [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] on April 5 1945, piloted by Lufthansa
Flugkapitaen Sluzalek.
The aircraft suffered damage to its landing gear on landing and was repaired with parts brought from Germany by a Lufthansa Fw 200.
It remained in Spain because the Spanish Government ordered that regular Lufthansa flights on route K22 be terminated from 21 April and was turned over to the Spanish authorities.
Flugkapitaen Sluzalek.
The aircraft suffered damage to its landing gear on landing and was repaired with parts brought from Germany by a Lufthansa Fw 200.
It remained in Spain because the Spanish Government ordered that regular Lufthansa flights on route K22 be terminated from 21 April and was turned over to the Spanish authorities.
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Re: Junkers Ju 290
par Hooket Sam 10 Avr 2010, 08:53
Flights to Japan
Following the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] in June 1941, plans were made to connect Germany and Japan by air using Luftwaffe aircraft modified for very long range flights.
Commercial flights to the Far East by Lufthansa were no longer possible, and it had become too dangerous for ships or U-boats to make the trip by sea.
Field Marshal [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] authorized a study in to the feasibility of such direct flights.
Various routes were considered, including departing from German-occupied Russia and Bulgaria.
Nautsi, near [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] in the north of [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], was finally selected as the optimum starting point for a [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] along the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] then across eastern Siberia, to refuel in [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] before completing the flight to Japan.
Following the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] in June 1941, plans were made to connect Germany and Japan by air using Luftwaffe aircraft modified for very long range flights.
Commercial flights to the Far East by Lufthansa were no longer possible, and it had become too dangerous for ships or U-boats to make the trip by sea.
Field Marshal [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] authorized a study in to the feasibility of such direct flights.
Various routes were considered, including departing from German-occupied Russia and Bulgaria.
Nautsi, near [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] in the north of [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], was finally selected as the optimum starting point for a [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] along the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] then across eastern Siberia, to refuel in [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] before completing the flight to Japan.
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Re: Junkers Ju 290
par Hooket Sam 10 Avr 2010, 08:55
In 1943, the Ju 290 was selected for the flights and tests began in February 1944 of a Ju 290 A-5 (works number 0170, KR+LA) loaded with 41 tonnes (45 tons) of fuel and cargo.
Three Ju 290 A-9s (works numbers 0182, 0183 and 0185) were modified for long-range work at the Junkers factory in March 1943.
The plan was eventually put on indefinite hold after the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] failed to agree on a course, as they did not want to provoke the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] by an overflight of any part of their Siberian territory, and the three aircraft were eventually transferred to KG 200.
0182 was lost in action in Russia, 0183 was wrecked at [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], and 0185 was found to be unrepairable following a mission in Russia, all during 1944.
Three Ju 290 A-9s (works numbers 0182, 0183 and 0185) were modified for long-range work at the Junkers factory in March 1943.
The plan was eventually put on indefinite hold after the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] failed to agree on a course, as they did not want to provoke the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] by an overflight of any part of their Siberian territory, and the three aircraft were eventually transferred to KG 200.
0182 was lost in action in Russia, 0183 was wrecked at [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], and 0185 was found to be unrepairable following a mission in Russia, all during 1944.
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