06.09.2008, 15:15
The Junkers Ju 52/3m g3e which first flew October 1934 was used as a bomber in the Spanish Civil War.
It could carry a bomb load on up to 1,321 lbs (600 kg) of bombs, normally consisting of six 220 lbs (100 kg).
Bomb-release mechanism was installed in three bomb bays, such an arrangement being necessary because the wing centre-section and main spars did not permit a single bay. It was also necessary to develop vertical bomb storage magazines since space between the spars did not allow horizontal stowage. A fairing containing a bomb-aiming device, fuse-setting mechanism and release lever was fitted below the fuselage, and hinged to the fairing was a retractable 'dustbin' installation for a machine-gun, which could be winched up into the fuselage for take-off and landing.
I don't know about you guys, but I would love to have this added to the which list of planes.
It could carry a bomb load on up to 1,321 lbs (600 kg) of bombs, normally consisting of six 220 lbs (100 kg).
Bomb-release mechanism was installed in three bomb bays, such an arrangement being necessary because the wing centre-section and main spars did not permit a single bay. It was also necessary to develop vertical bomb storage magazines since space between the spars did not allow horizontal stowage. A fairing containing a bomb-aiming device, fuse-setting mechanism and release lever was fitted below the fuselage, and hinged to the fairing was a retractable 'dustbin' installation for a machine-gun, which could be winched up into the fuselage for take-off and landing.
I don't know about you guys, but I would love to have this added to the which list of planes.