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Junkers Ju-68 "Schnell Angreifer"

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In 1946, after successfully pushing back the Allied forces from mainland Germany, the Germans needed a fast and effective Ground attack aircraft. Junkers, Messerschmitt and Arado competed for the contract, Junkers won by designing the Ju-68. The Ju-68 is armed with radio-guided missiles, rocket pods, 20mm cannons and the 30mm Mk 103.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 40.8ft (12.4m)
  • Length 48.1ft (14.7m)
  • Height 10.1ft (3.1m)
  • Empty Weight 18,332lbs (8,315kg)
  • Loaded Weight 29,201lbs (13,245kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.617
  • Wing Loading 89.0lbs/ft2 (434.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 328.1ft2 (30.5m2)
  • Drag Points 8572

Parts

  • Number of Parts 97
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 458