Junkers Ju 90A-1
Image:Ju90-1.jpg
Description
Role	Airliner
Crew	4
First Flight	August 28 1937
Entered Service	1939
Manufacturer	Junkers
Dimensions
Length	26.45 m	86 ft 10 in
Wingspan	35.30 m	115 ft 8 in
Height	7.50 m	24 ft 7 in
Wing area	184 m²	1,979 ft²
Weights
Empty	19,225 kg	42,295 lb
Loaded
Maximum takeoff	33,680 kg	74,096 lb
Capacity	40 passengers
Powerplant
Engines	4x BMW 132 H-1
Power	2,440 kW	3,270 hp
Performance
Maximum speed	350 km/h	219 mph
Range	2,092 km	1,308 miles
Service ceiling	5,750 m	18,860 ft
Rate of climb
Wing loading
Power/Mass
Ju 90A-1
Ju 90
Image:Ju90-2.jpg

The Junkers Ju 90 was an airliner developed for Lufthansa shortly before World War II. It was based on the Junkers Ju 89 bomber, which did not progress beyond prototype stage. During the war, the Luftwaffe impressed these aircraft for use as military transports. The BMW 132 was a nine-cylinder radial aircraft engine produced by BMW starting in 1933. ... Junkers Ju 90 V4 Schwabenland This image is in the public domain because its copyright has expired in the United States and those countries with a copyright term of life of the author plus 50 years. ... For the Prussian/German landowning classes, see junker. The name Junkers (IPA: /ˈjunkeɺs/) is well known in connection with aircraft, which were produced under this name for the Luftwaffe during World War II. In particular the Ju 87 Stuka and Ju 52 Tante Ju were common symbols of the... An airliner is a large fixed-wing aircraft (an aeroplane/airplane) initially designed for the transport of paying passengers, and usually operated by an airline company (which owns or leases the aircraft). ... Lufthansa (Deutsche Lufthansa AG) is the largest German airline company, and one of the biggest in the world. ... Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths {{{notes}}} World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a military conflict that took place between 1939 and 1945. ... The Junkers Ju 89 was a heavy bomber aircraft designed for the Luftwaffe prior to World War II. Two prototypes were constructed, but the project was abandoned without the aircraft entering production. ... The Deutsche Luftwaffe or (help· info) (German: Air Arm, IPA: [luftvafə]) is the commonly used term for the German air force. ...

When the Ju 89 project was cancelled, the third prototype was in a semi-complete state. At the request of Lufthansa, it was rebuilt as an airliner, retaining the wings and tail of the original design, but incorporating a new, wide-body fuselage. The prototype first flew on August 28, 1937 and was lost in a crash the following February during testing. A second prototype was delivered to Lufthansa in May. This one also crashed during tests, but Lufthansa was satisfied enough to order three aircraft. The RLM (Reichsluftfahrtministerium - "Reich Aviation Ministry") also ordered one for trials, and South African Airways ordered two with Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp engines. Both airliner versions were designated Ju 90A-1 The RLM's aircraft was eventually also provided to Lufthansa, who also received the South African Airways machines. With the outbreak of war, the Ju 90s were impressed into the Luftwaffe for a while (taking part in the invasion of Norway), returned to Lufthansa, and eventually taken back by the Luftwaffe. August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Reichsluftfahrtministerium (Reich Aviation Ministry / German Air Ministry / German Aviation Administration) Note: If you are looking for the RLM-GL/C list, please go to List of RLM aircraft designations The Reich Air Ministry (Reichsluftfahrtministerium or RLM), was a German civil service organization in charge of development and production of aircraft... South African Airways (SAA), known simply as South African on their aircraft colour scheme, is South Africas largest domestic and international airline company. ... Categories: Stub | Aircraft piston engines ...

In late 1939, the RLM ordered prototypes for a dedicated military version. One had a loading ramp under the fuselage to facilitate the carriage of larger cargoes. Another was equipped with machine-gun turrets and modified as a heavy bomber - ironically, the role that the Ju 89 had been rejected for. These military versions flew in late 1941, but never entered production. Further refinements of the design were suggested, which led eventually to the Junkers Ju 290. 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... The Junkers Ju 290 was a long-range transport, maritime patrol aircraft and bomber used by the Luftwaffe late in World War II. It was developed from earlier Junkers designs dating from before the war. ...

In the end, only 17 Ju 90s of all versions were built. At least one survived the war to fall into Allied hands, but was scrapped soon afterwards. None are extant today.

The Junkers Ju 89 was a heavy bomber aircraft designed for the Luftwaffe prior to World War II. Two prototypes were constructed, but the project was abandoned without the aircraft entering production. ... The Junkers Ju 290 was a long-range transport, maritime patrol aircraft and bomber used by the Luftwaffe late in World War II. It was developed from earlier Junkers designs dating from before the war. ... The Junkers Ju 390 was a long-range derivative of the Junkers Ju 290 and was intended to be used as a heavy transport, maritime patrol aircraft, and bomber. ... Junkers Ju 87 Dive-Bombers The Junkers Ju 87 or Stuka was the most famous Sturzkampfflugzeug (German dive bomber) in World War II, instantly recognisable by its inverted gull wings and fixed undercarriage. ... The Junkers Ju 88 was a WW2 Luftwaffe twin-engine multi-role aircraft. ... The Junkers Ju 89 was a heavy bomber aircraft designed for the Luftwaffe prior to World War II. Two prototypes were constructed, but the project was abandoned without the aircraft entering production. ... This list of aircraft is sorted alphabetically, beginning with the name of the manufacturer (or, in certain cases, designer). ...