So, was there a JU-88 G-7??
 

I'm sorry if this comes under the heading of "dumb question", even sorrier if it comes under the heading of "very dumb question" :lol: But seriously guys, did the G-7 version of the JU-88 powered by the Jumo 213E with water/methanol injection exist??
If the version of the JU-88 powered by the Jumo 213E was not designated the "G-7", what was its proper designation?
How many of these aircraft were produced and when was their service introduction with the Nachtjagdgeschwader?

Thanks much!
Glimspur

Ju 88 G-7
 

Just happen to be looking through Brian Filley's "Junkers Ju 88 in Action pt 2", from Squadron. Accordingly the G-7 variant with Jumo 213E-1 engine was under development with 4 prototypes, but never entered production. The first 2 were destroyed by bombing in March 1945 and the latter 2 had not received their powerplants by war's end.

Don

Thanks Don! So, what JU-88 was in operation with the methanol injected Jumo 213E engines? (I don't have that Squadron title.)

Best Regards,
Glimspur

Ju 88 G-7
 

The Ju 88 G-7 was in production as the war ended, i.e., they were in the assembly process. There is no data I have seen that indicates that any were actually completed or flown, much less having made it to any operational unit. So the only Ju 88 G-series that appear to have actually made it to the end of the production line were the G-1 , G-6 and G-10. Forget the books, if there is no primary source material to support the claims, they fall in the category of unconfirmed rumors. There is a JFM organization with members from the WWII period, perhaps they have some more solid information supporting this subject.

Best regards,

Artie Bob

Thank you Artie Bob!

I'm embarrassingly new to researching airplanes, my field has always been armor, but I have begun to absorb the realization that the books on certain subjects come up short. In the case of the JU-88, there aren't that many that I can find in English. So please be patient with me.

I must say that this Board is refreshingly informative and I am really enjoying reading some of the fantastic information posted here. My only regret is that I can't contribute in return as much as I ask.

Best Regards,
Glimspur

So Guys, all of this still leaves the question of which model of the JU-88 flew with Jumo 213E engines?

Best Regards,
Glimspur

Ju 88s with Jumo 213E
 

The answer to your question is fuzzy. The Ju 88 G-7 in various documents are shown to have been projected with either the Jumo 213E or DB 603E/F. Whether any production G-7s actually flew is questionable and if so, which engines were available at that time is also not clear. All data I have had access to indicates all G-6 production had Jumo 213A engines. There were prototype Ju 88s scheduled which had some G-7 features, V112 to V115. How many of these reached flight stage, I have not been able to confirm and if so, how many of the definitive G-7 changes had been incorporated. At least two apparently were completed, but damaged in a strafing attack at Brandenburg-Briest.
New information becomes available from time to time, just recently a photo came to the surface which shows a late war Ju 88 at Brandenburg, apparently with four bladed propellors, this would possibly be one of the G-7 prototypes.

Best regards,

Artie Bob

I think your answer is excellent Artie Bob! :D :D

But now I'm really puzzled. Us armor types are used to looking at a set of unquestioned stats: Panther Tank--maximum speed--55Kmph.
Now, I've seen statistics for the illusory JU-88 G-7 that quote its maximum speed at 389 mph. I don't know where these statistics came from. Could you perhaps point me to a webpage or reference book with good statistics on the JU-88 G-6 and G-10?

If you can, I promise to climb back in my turret, button down the hatch and not bother you good folks for a while! :lol: :lol:

Best Regards,
Glimspur

Hello,

Interesting subject - but I'm somewhat confused about the Ju 88 G-7 now.

I thought I had read in my sources (secondary sources only for this version, though) that the G-7 main difference to the G-6 was the use of the Ju 188 wingtips. Am I wrong there?

I do not really have a firm grasp of the Jumo 213 series, either...
Could perhaps someone sum up the characteristics of the Ju 88 G-7 as known to date. Please name the source of your data - this makes it easier to trace.

Cheers, Azi.

Single recorded loss, but given WNr. this is....
 

more likely a G-1.

Ju 88G-7 710438 III. NJG 4 04-Mar-45 Notlandung after technical failure. Fern Nachtjagd Gen.Qu.6.Abt. (mfm #12); Intruders Over Britain, p.200 Steenwijk 75% F