JU88A-4T - CFS3
V2.83.60
AvHistory 1% Aircraft General Statement and Installation Instructions
It is the intention of the AvHistory 1% project to over time build the most accurate aircraft that the CFS3 software can support. The development of a 1% aircraft requires specific and in many cases dramatic changes to the aircraft delivered with the MS game as well as the addition of aircraft built from the ground up by third parties which were never included in the original MS game. We believe that because the AvHistory 1% aircraft are materially different they should not be mixed with "box stock" aircraft in online combat.
All the planes 1% listed for download are qualified for use in our AvHistory William Tell Meet Air Combat Ladder. For information and to get the sign up sheet for the ladder please go to the LINKS section at http://www.avhistory.org
JU88A-4T
This aircraft was built by Bill "Spitfrnd" Wilson using version 2.83.59 of the AvHistory 1% Assembly Line process. It is based on the stock MS JU88A-4 and painted by Fouteman (www.fouteman-goes-cfs3.tkor).
This aircraft is painted to represent an Ju88A-4T / A17 bomber of III/KG 26, plane nr A from staffel nr 8 based in Norway in 1944. The Unit flew in the MTO from Novemeber 1942 until mid 1944. This camo pattern is typical of aircraft flown in the Mediterain campaign in 1944. There are several paintings of this aircraft describing it as an Ju 88 A-4/Torp (1T+AS) KG 28. The Ramshead was the logo of Gruppe KG 28. However there is no record of Gruppe KG 28 ever flying a A-4T or an A-17. The Geschwader ID 1T has been used for 2 other units, including III/KG 26, which did much convoy hunting. The Gruppe III/26 unit logo was a red shield with a black lion, not a ramshead. Gruppe KG 28 unit was twice redesignated III/KG 26. Thus it would not have been uncommon for the a Unit to keep a logo from a prior assignment.
The first Ju88s used as as torpedo bombers were Ju88A-4s adapted in the field to carry two 1686 lb torpedoes and redesignated Ju88A-4T. The two bomb locks under each bearing area were replaced by one larger torpedo suspension each. Factory built torpedo aircraft were designated Ju88A-17.
The Junkers Ju88 was without question the most versatile aircraft in the Luftwaffe stable during the Second World War. From its origins as a specification for a high speed three seat bomber or "Schnellbomber", the airframe spawned a plethora of variants that were used in roles as diverse as strategic bombing, dive bombing, torpedo bombing, reconnaissance, close air support, bomber interception, night fighting and bomber and naval escort and as a pilot-less missile. The subject of countless revisions, it remained in service thought the end of the war.
The aircraft's promise was revealed early in March 1939 when its fifth prototype reached a closed circuit record speed of 321.25 mph with a 2000 kg payload. The first production Ju88A-1 entered service in September 1939. The significantly improved Ju88A-4 followed in 1940 based on bitter lessons learned during the Battle of Britain. Improvements included Junkers Jumo 1340 hp inverted V12 engines, better crew protection and armament and an increase in the wing span of nearly 6 feet. The Ju88A-4 was typically manned by a crew of four and could carry up to 4400 lbs of bombs or assorted ordinance. In addition to its typical armament of one MG81 copilot gun, two MG81s in the upper rear canopy and one MG81 in the rear ventral gondola, some Ju88A-4s also had two MG81s or one MG131 in the transparent nose canopy. Unfortunately, the aircraft's flight engineer had the nearly impossible task of having to man all of the rearward firing guns by switching stations.
The Ju88A continued to be improved in its bomber role up through the Ju88A-17. Many Ju88A-1s were converted on the production line to Ju88C-2 fighters and used as night interceptors and fighter bombers.
In its bomber role, the final Ju88 variants included the P series of anti-armor aircraft with 50 or 75mm guns, the Nbwe with flame-throwers and recoilless rocket projectors, and the S series with Jumo 213A 2,125 hp engines which reached a top speed of 382 mph. Total production of bomber, reconnaissance and related Ju88s was over 10,700.
The preceding text includes original and edited material provided by Bill Wilson from the following sources: Warplanes of the Third Reich, William Green; Aircraft of WWII, Steward Wilson; The Hamlyn Concise Guide to Axis Aircraft of WW II, David Mondey; Aircraft of the Second World War, edited by Philip Jarrett; The Junkers JU88, www.btinternet.com; Junkers JU88, www.214th.com; Sky Corner Aviation Reference, Drawings, Ju88, www.airwar.ru; and The Luftwaffe, 1933-45 www.ww2.dk.
V2.83.60
AvHistory 1% Aircraft General Statement and Installation Instructions
It is the intention of the AvHistory 1% project to over time build the most accurate aircraft that the CFS3 software can support. The development of a 1% aircraft requires specific and in many cases dramatic changes to the aircraft delivered with the MS game as well as the addition of aircraft built from the ground up by third parties which were never included in the original MS game. We believe that because the AvHistory 1% aircraft are materially different they should not be mixed with "box stock" aircraft in online combat.
All the planes 1% listed for download are qualified for use in our AvHistory William Tell Meet Air Combat Ladder. For information and to get the sign up sheet for the ladder please go to the LINKS section at http://www.avhistory.org
JU88A-4T
This aircraft was built by Bill "Spitfrnd" Wilson using version 2.83.59 of the AvHistory 1% Assembly Line process. It is based on the stock MS JU88A-4 and painted by Fouteman (www.fouteman-goes-cfs3.tkor).
This aircraft is painted to represent an Ju88A-4T / A17 bomber of III/KG 26, plane nr A from staffel nr 8 based in Norway in 1944. The Unit flew in the MTO from Novemeber 1942 until mid 1944. This camo pattern is typical of aircraft flown in the Mediterain campaign in 1944. There are several paintings of this aircraft describing it as an Ju 88 A-4/Torp (1T+AS) KG 28. The Ramshead was the logo of Gruppe KG 28. However there is no record of Gruppe KG 28 ever flying a A-4T or an A-17. The Geschwader ID 1T has been used for 2 other units, including III/KG 26, which did much convoy hunting. The Gruppe III/26 unit logo was a red shield with a black lion, not a ramshead. Gruppe KG 28 unit was twice redesignated III/KG 26. Thus it would not have been uncommon for the a Unit to keep a logo from a prior assignment.
The first Ju88s used as as torpedo bombers were Ju88A-4s adapted in the field to carry two 1686 lb torpedoes and redesignated Ju88A-4T. The two bomb locks under each bearing area were replaced by one larger torpedo suspension each. Factory built torpedo aircraft were designated Ju88A-17.
The Junkers Ju88 was without question the most versatile aircraft in the Luftwaffe stable during the Second World War. From its origins as a specification for a high speed three seat bomber or "Schnellbomber", the airframe spawned a plethora of variants that were used in roles as diverse as strategic bombing, dive bombing, torpedo bombing, reconnaissance, close air support, bomber interception, night fighting and bomber and naval escort and as a pilot-less missile. The subject of countless revisions, it remained in service thought the end of the war.
The aircraft's promise was revealed early in March 1939 when its fifth prototype reached a closed circuit record speed of 321.25 mph with a 2000 kg payload. The first production Ju88A-1 entered service in September 1939. The significantly improved Ju88A-4 followed in 1940 based on bitter lessons learned during the Battle of Britain. Improvements included Junkers Jumo 1340 hp inverted V12 engines, better crew protection and armament and an increase in the wing span of nearly 6 feet. The Ju88A-4 was typically manned by a crew of four and could carry up to 4400 lbs of bombs or assorted ordinance. In addition to its typical armament of one MG81 copilot gun, two MG81s in the upper rear canopy and one MG81 in the rear ventral gondola, some Ju88A-4s also had two MG81s or one MG131 in the transparent nose canopy. Unfortunately, the aircraft's flight engineer had the nearly impossible task of having to man all of the rearward firing guns by switching stations.
The Ju88A continued to be improved in its bomber role up through the Ju88A-17. Many Ju88A-1s were converted on the production line to Ju88C-2 fighters and used as night interceptors and fighter bombers.
In its bomber role, the final Ju88 variants included the P series of anti-armor aircraft with 50 or 75mm guns, the Nbwe with flame-throwers and recoilless rocket projectors, and the S series with Jumo 213A 2,125 hp engines which reached a top speed of 382 mph. Total production of bomber, reconnaissance and related Ju88s was over 10,700.
The preceding text includes original and edited material provided by Bill Wilson from the following sources: Warplanes of the Third Reich, William Green; Aircraft of WWII, Steward Wilson; The Hamlyn Concise Guide to Axis Aircraft of WW II, David Mondey; Aircraft of the Second World War, edited by Philip Jarrett; The Junkers JU88, www.btinternet.com; Junkers JU88, www.214th.com; Sky Corner Aviation Reference, Drawings, Ju88, www.airwar.ru; and The Luftwaffe, 1933-45 www.ww2.dk.
