big, very very big...

Phew, aint posted one of these things in awhile, anyways, no-ones here at present and I'm bored so here you go... Man, I sure would like some replies for this http://www.pcgamers.net/ubb/smile.gif (hint, hint)


Ju 52

http://www.warbirdalley.com/images/ju52-02.jpg

The Junkers 52 was the principal transport and glider tug for the German airborne troops. The Ju 52 was the mainstay of the Wehrmacht's combined operations involving large-scale use of paratroops, and had first been used in mass during the conquest of Norway. Despite it's "antiquated" look, the Ju 52 was among the most successful of the Wehrmacht's aircraft, remaining in production throughout the war.

Pros: Good versatility
Able to take damage, dependable because
of its 3 engines.

Cons: Slow
Insufficient defensive armament

http://www.ophetweb.nl/ww2w/ww2pics/ww2junkju52-0.jpg

Max Speed: 165mph at sea-level.
Normal Range: 800 miles.
Armament: One 13-mm machine-gun and two 7.9mm machine-guns.
Crew number: Two or Three, and a load of up to 18 paratroops.

http://www.alim.com/glw/imgJJuLCS.jpg

Do you know where those machine guns were mounted? Probably not in the wings...

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One guy towards the back on the roof (strangely not visible in photos) and I aint sure of the others (possibly on the sides ?)... http://www.pcgamers.net/ubb/frown.gif

My quess would also be, that those two guns would be on the sides. I'll have to check (if I remember) that out when I get home.

http://www.geocities.com/ju52_3m/images/2703bn.jpg

There's a MG under the plane, that's... interesting. I dunno if this was in all the models. There's not much cover in that thingy that hangs under the plane.

[This message has been edited by t_style (edited July 26, 2001).]