Junkers Ju-88A5 to A6

[Richard Mills]

Can anyone outline the differences in between the Junkers Ju-88A5 and the A6 varient? I have tried the usual ports of call with no success, other than a fleeting mention of the A6 varient.

All help or pointers are as always very well received.

Regards Richard.

[Clint Mitchell]

I believe the A-6 was virtually the same as the A-5 but the A-6 had the large balloon cable cutting features. The A-6/U was a maritime version also similar to the A-5 but with the Fug 200 (& or Fug 217?) Hohentwiel search radar installed in the ventral gondola.

[obdl3945]

Hi, Richard...

In addition to Clint's comments, the A-5 cable-cutter pics I've seen have earier styled A-1 engine cowlings, ie no blister on the lower cowling surface like the A-4 had. Also, the A-6/U pics I've seen do have the later A-4 style cowlings with the blisters.

Regards,

Paul

[Richard Mills]

Originally Posted by Clinton78

I believe the A-6 was virtually the same as the A-5 but the A-6 had the large balloon cable cutting features. The A-6/U was a maritime version also similar to the A-5 but with the Fug 200 (& or Fug 217?) Hohentwiel search radar installed in the ventral gondola.

Originally Posted by obdl3945

Hi, Richard...
In addition to Clint's comments, the A-5 cable-cutter pics I've seen have earier styled A-1 engine cowlings, ie no blister on the lower cowling surface like the A-4 had. Also, the A-6/U pics I've seen do have the later A-4 style cowlings with the blisters.
Regards, Paul

Clint & Paul

Many thanks indeed for your help with this request, it is much appreciated indeed.

Regards Richard.

[ju55dk]

Just to qoute an original Luftwaffe source: "Zusammenstellung der Eingeführten Flugzeugmuster" from 1. april 1941.

"A-6 wie A-5 mit Ballonabweiser"

So A-6 is a A-5 with balloncutter.

Junker

[Richard Mills]

Gents

I genuinly appreciate all the help offered both on this post and via PM.

I have also been pointed in the direction of the link below, which offers a good general description of all Ju-88 vairients.

http://ikg26.proboards.com/index.cgi?bo ... thread=230

Regards Richard