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Junkers Ju-88A5 to A6
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. |
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Re: Junkers Ju-88A5 to A6
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.
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Re: Junkers Ju-88A5 to A6
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 |
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Re: Junkers Ju-88A5 to A6
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Many thanks indeed for your help with this request, it is much appreciated indeed. Regards Richard. |
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Re: Junkers Ju-88A5 to A6
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 |
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Junkers Ju-88A5 to A6
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 |
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