Junkers Ju 290 - Specifications (Ju 290 A-5)

Specifications (Ju 290 A-5)

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General characteristics

• Crew: 9
• Length: 93 ft 11 in (28.64 m)
• Wingspan: 137 ft 9 in (42.00 m)
• Height: 22 ft 5 in (6.83 m)
• Wing area: 2,191 ft² (203 m²)
• Empty weight: 72,611 lb (33,005 kg)
• Max takeoff weight: 99,141 lb (44,970 kg)
• Powerplant: 4× BMW 801G/H 14-cylinder radial engines, 1,700 hp (1,268 kW) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 273 mph (440 km/h)
• Range: 3,843 mi (6,150 km)
• Service ceiling: 19,680 ft (6,000 m)

Armament

• Guns: **2 × 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons in dorsal turrets
  • 1 × 20 mm MG 151/20 in tail
  • 2 × MG 151/20s at waist
  • 1 × MG 151/20 in gondola
  • 2 × 13 mm (.51 in) MG 131 machine guns in gondola
• Bombs

Bomber versions could carry up to 3,000 kg (6,600 lb) of disposable stores or up to 3 Fritz X or Henschel Hs 293 radio-guided munitions, though these were not widely used

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