NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The Junkers Ju 88 was used for more diverse missions than any other Luftwaffe bomber of the Second World War. Seventeen versions were produced including medium bomber, dive bomber, reconnaissance aircraft, night fighter, and torpedo bomber.
Ju 88 origins trace back to early 1936 when the Luftwaffe called for a fast twin engine bomber. Two U.S. employees of Junkers, hired for their knowledge of stressed skin construction, were the primary designers of the aircraft.
Pilots appreciated the speed, toughness, and maneuverability of the aircraft. During its initial trials, the aircraft set several speed records.
Upon its introduction, the Ju 88 carried the largest payload and was the fastest of all Luftwaffe bomber aircraft. However it did not do well in the Battle of Britain. Although armed with seven machine guns, these were just not sufficient to defend against British fighter aircraft.
A total of 14,676 Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of all types were produced.
bomber
four
Jumo 211-J1
2 x 1,340 hp ea.
46' 1"
65' 10"
21,040 lbs.
30,800 lbs.
7 - 7.92 mm
7,900 lbs.
225 mph
270 mph
1,300 fpm
27,000 feet
1,700 miles
12/21/36
1939
Radio Control Airplane
The rc Junkers Ju-88 built by Ty Brown.
Radio Control Airplanes:
Pictured above and immediately below is the nice looking 1/6 scale rc Junkers Ju 88 scratch built by Ty Brown. It has a wingspan of 128". Ty uses Robart retracts to handle the landing gear of his Junkers Ju rc airplane. Power is from two G-38 engines. All up weight is 45 lbs.
The second picture below is of another Junkers Ju 88 rc airplane. It was built by Remy Haines, Sr. from Cleveland Models plans. Unfortunately we do not have its specifications.
The last picture below is of the Junkers Ju 88 rc airplane built from a Warbird Kits.com short kit by Dave Ottney. It has a 50" wingspan and a length of 36". Construction is all balsa. It is propelled by two BP21 motors.
Dave reports that his Junkers Ju 88 radio control airplane flies very well. It hand launches very easily and flight is straight and smooth.
The motors provide more than adequate power. Flying is usually from 1/2 to 3/4 throttle.
Loops and rolls, although not scale-like, are fun and easy to perform.
Stall recovery is easy when the elevator is neutralized and power is applied.
Landings are accomplished with a bit of speed to keep the controls responsive. They are easy.
The Junkers Ju 88 rc even handles gusts of wind up to about 15 mph with ease. All in all, this is a great radio control airplane!
If you have a favorite rc Junkers Ju 88, please email us.
Ty Brown poses with his rc Junkers Ju-88.
Radio Control Airplane
Junkers Ju 88 rc built by Remy Haines, Sr.
Radio Control Airplane
RC Junkers Ju-88 from Warbird Kits.com.
Cleveland Model has plans for Junkers Ju 88 rc airplanes for sale. They have wingspans of 25.5", 34", 51", 68", 102", 136", and 204".
Precision Cut Kits has the Don Smith Plans for a rc Junkers Ju-88 for sale. It has a wingspan of 116" and a length of 85". If you want more than plans, Precision Cut Kits also has a short or full kit for sale.
CD-Scaledesigns has a giant scale Junkers Ju 88 short kit for sale. It builds to a 121" wingspan and uses 1.20 4 cycle engine power. JU-88 Plans are available separately.
Flying Styro has a rc Junkers Ju-88 kit for sale. It has a 47" wingspan with a length of 36 1/2" and a weight of around 31 oz. It needs a pair of 100 Watt brushless motors for power.
FSK Warbirds has a rc Junkers Ju 88 kit for sale that builds to a 47" wingspan.
There is a rc Junkers Ju-88 plan for sale on eBay. Wingspan is 72".
Sky Sharkster of WattFlyer RC mentions the rc Junkers Ju 88 in a post.
On the bottom of a page at WattFlyer RC under "Similar Threads" the rc Junkers Ju 88 is mentioned.
At You Tube t7own
posted a video featuring a giant scale rc Junkers Ju88.
At You Tube johnr8c posted a video taken from his rc Junkers Ju88 of another rc airplane in flight.
G-Pete
of RC Universe was looking for rc Junkers Ju-88 plans.
At RC Universe fockewulf37
talks about his rc Junkers Ju-88.
Oberfeldwebel
of RC Universe posted pictures and a description of the rc Ju-88 that he is building.
Old Mill
of RC Universe started a thread about the rc Junkers Ju-88.
Birdog of RC Groups was looking for rc Junkers Ju88 plans.
Rubber Rookie of RC Groups mentions the Junkers Ju-88 in a posting.
At RC Groups shschon posted a video of a rc Junkers Ju-88.
At RC Groups felda started a thread about a Junkers Ju-88 scale model rc airplane coming up for sale.
In a posting at RC Groups Ken Insch
mentions the plastic scale model Ju 88 that he is selling.
Junkers Ju 88
