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Ju 187
Junkers · Dive bomber · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)
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The Junkers Ju 187 was a German projected dive bomber designed to replace the aging Junkers Ju 87 Stuka. The Ju 187 project was cancelled in 1943.
Specifications
Category Fixed Wing
Sub-Category Bomber
Domain Defence
Era WWII (1939–1945)
Country Germany
Manufacturer Junkers
Operator Luftwaffe (intended)
Primary Role Dive bomber
Status Abandoned
Produced 0
Engine V-12 inverted liquid-cooled piston engine
Thrust / Power 1776 hp
Length (ft) 39
Wingspan (ft) 59
Max Speed (mph) 249
Armament Guns: 2 × 20 mm MG 151/20 cannon in wing roots; 1 × 13 mm MG 131 machine gun in dorsal turret; 1 × 15 mm MG 151/15 cannon in dorsal turret; Bombs: 1 × or bomb in semi recessed bay; 4 × bombs on external wing racks; 4 × ventrally