Junkers Ju 488

Ju 488
Sketch of the Ju 488
General information
TypeHeavy bomber
ManufacturerJunkers
Primary userLuftwaffe
Number builtincomplete prototypes only
History
Developed fromJunkers Ju 188
Junkers Ju 288
Junkers Ju 388

The Junkers Ju 488 was a proposed four-engined German heavy strategic bomber under development in World War II. It was based on the twin-engined Ju 188 series but with additional engines mounted on a new wing inner section. One prototype was begun but never finished.