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Junkers 288C Schnellbomber (Weapons DLC)

The Junkers Ju 288, originally known within the Junkers firm as EF 074, or the pencil as I call it in War Thunder, was a German bomber project designed during World War II, which only ever flew in prototype form. The first of an eventual 22 development aircraft flew on the 29th of November, 1940. The Ju 288 was the winner of the Bomber B contest, although the contest was started by the Junkers firm's submission of the EF 074 and their selection was never really in doubt. The Bomber B concept of a Schnellbomber was originally intended to replace the Junkers Ju 88. The Ju 288 offered a design that was larger, offered cabin pressurization for high altitude missions, had longer range, a much greater bomb payload, was even faster, and had improved defensive firepower. The design was intended to replace all the bombers then in Luftwaffe service.Although the 288 never even reached production status, let alone official operational service, the aircraft did see limited combat duty. In 1944, following the cancellation of the 288 program, the surviving A and C series prototypes were hurriedly fitted with defensive armament and equipment and deployed as reconnaissance bombers on the Western Front. Very few missions were flown, owing to the scarcity of aviation fuel and spare parts, and the unresolved problems with the aircraft's powerplant and undercarriage. It is believed that the 288s were attached to the same unit operating the small number of Ju 388 reconnaissance planes that saw service.



-Working bomb bay outfitted with 1500 KG and 1800 KG bombs

-Working dorsal gun and tail gun (both controlled by the gunner)

-Working chin gun (controlled by pilot) I would use infinite ammo when using it.

-Flaps, Air brakes, Retractable landing gear

-Pitch/Roll Stabilizers

-Easy handling and good stability

-Realistic electrical system (flickering lights)

- WEP Throttle Injection

-Reverse Thrust via Prop Pitch Setting

-Realistic Detailing

-Great fuel efficiency

-Refuelable



-Enter via the hatch located underneath the front section

-Enter the pilot's seat and turn on the main battery to your left

-Turn on main lights/cockpit heat (as required)

-Turn on hydraulics located near the battery

-Set Flaps

-Set Prop Pitch

-Throttle Lever 1/2 an inch

-Start Engine 1 and 2

-Taxi for takeoff, enjoy the flight, and stay safe out there in battle!


-The aircraft requires a minimum crew of 3

-When dropping any bombs, make sure the aircraft is completely stable. I would advise you to use the roll/pitch stabilizers.

-When dropping the 1800 KG bombs, please slow the aircraft to 240 Kmph

-When armaments are empty, find a place to land and reload your guns. Ammo for the tail gun is stored in the rear section of the bomb bay. Ammo for the dorsal guns are stored in the forward section of the plane.

-Updates will come in the future