Germany’s Forgotten WW2 Bombers, and Why They Failed | Junkers Ju 90, 290 & 390

Check out Ikarus Art here → and use the code REX to get 10% off your order. Today we’re taking a look at the giant Junkers transports. Most people know about the Messerschmitt 323 ’Gigant’, but less are aware of the huge aircraft developed by Junkers. Want to join the community? Visit our Discord - Want to support the channel? I have a Patreon here - Printed Sources & Websites: Nowarra, H. J. (1997). JUNKERS Ju 290 - Ju 390 etc. Schiffer Military Publishing. Hitchcock, T. (1975). Monogram Close-Up 3: Junkers Ju 290. Monogram Aviation Publications. Smith, J.R.; Kay, Anthony L. (1990). German aircraft of the Second World War Regnat, K. H. (2004). Junkers Ju 90. Ian Allan Publishing. 0:00 Intro 2:35 Design Origins 4:23 Ju 90 Development 10:29 Ju 290 Development 15:54 The Experimental Ju 390 18:59 Ju 90 & 290 Service History