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Monograph 3D 64 - Junkers Ju 88
Marek Rys, Marek Murawski
140 pages
136 archival photos
80 redenders
format (sizes): (210x297 mm)
matte coated paper
soft cover binding
ISBN 9788365437754
After the start of the production of the first production version Ju 88 A-1 two subsequent versions, based on the same airframe were developed. The first of them was the Junkers Ju 88 A-2, designated, as its predecessor, as Horizontal- und Sturzbomber (horizontal and dive bomber), powered by new Junkers Jumo G-1 engines, differing from the Junkers Jumo 211 B and D engines in having strengthened block structure. The maximum take-off power of the G-1 version was 1,200 hp at 2,400 RPM. The Ju 88A-2 was the first variant adapted for use of Walter Starthilfe 109-500 A-1 take-off rocket boosters. These boosters were designed in late 1930s to facilitate the take-off of bomber aircraft carrying maximum bomb load. They were liquid-fuel devices rated at maximum thrust of 500 kG and with the burn time of around 30 seconds. The Luftwaffe personnel quickly dubbed it Kraftei (power egg). Indeed the take-off booster resembled an egg, had oval shape flattened in the forward section housing the parachute deploying automatically after the booster’s burnout and jettisoning from underwing mounts. The engine was 1.42 m long and its diameter in the widest place was 0.68 m. The rocket boosters were safe in operation, and assisted more than 3,000 documented take-offs without any serious accidents.
Part two of the monograph on the legendary World War II dive bomber takes a closer look at the history of the final production versions the Ju 87: the "Dora" – a dedicated dive bomber and strike platform and the Ju 87 G tank buster. In addition to combat histories of the front-line units that operated the types, the book presents profiles of some of the most prominent Stuka pilots. The text is supplemented by first-hand accounts of the men who flew the Ju 87s in combat, as well as a large selection of original photographs and 3D drawings offering a great insight into the intricacies of the aircraft's design.
With painting schemes, 86 b/w archive photos, 78 renders/computer-animated drawings and two A4 sheets with scale drawings.
Author(s): Marek Muawki/Marek Rys
Publisher: Kagero
Pages: 112
Language: English
Edition: 1
Year of publication: 2014
Dimensions: 29,5 x 21 cm
Binding: Softcover
Weight: 0.50 kg
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