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junkers ju 287 germanys forward swept wing bomber
the extraordinary junkers ju 287 the first truly swept winged jet powered aircraft took to the sky in august 1944 at a time when germany was suffering sustained round the clock bombing by the allied air forces . despite such adverse development conditions this large and futuristic aircraft represented a remarkable accomplishment in aeronautical design . it was a flying test bed built to develop the technology required for a multi engined jet bomber aircraft and was powered by four junkers jumo 004 engines.featuring a revolutionary swept forward wing and built largely from scavenged components from other aircraft it was designed and came to fruition very quickly using parts of a heinkel he 177 and a junkers ju 88 bomber . the project was considered top secret and evaded allied intelligence for many months.this exciting new book is beautifully illustrated throughout with striking photographs several of which are previously unpublished and contains much new and revised information on the ju 287 . it is certain to become the definitive account of this remarkable aircraft . the authors also trace the development of forward swept winged aircraft prior to its appearance the aircrafts subsequent history in the soviet union its post war influence on aircraft projects and designs produced in germany . a unique and compelling account for all aviation enthusiasts .
hardcover classic publications 2009 isbn13 9781903223925 isbn10 190322392x
abridged n isbn 13 9781903223925 number in series 1 number of pages 160 publisher bookmasters dist serv release date 62135769600000