Junkers Ju 290

Ju 290
Captured Ju 290A-7 in flight with American FE markings
Role Maritime patrol, Transport, Heavy bomber
Manufacturer Junkers
Designer Konrad Eicholtz[1]
First flight 16 July 1942 (Ju 290 V1)
Introduction August 1942
Primary users Luftwaffe
Spain (Post war)
Produced 1942–1946
Number built 65[2]
Developed from Junkers Ju 90
Variants Junkers Ju 390

The Junkers Ju 290 was a large German, four-engine long-range transport, heavy bomber and maritime patrol aircraft used by the Luftwaffe late in World War II. It was developed from an airliner.

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  2. ^ Gustin, Emmanuel. "Junkers Ju 290 and Ju 390." uboat.net. Retrieved: 4 June 2013.

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