Ju 390 | |
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![]() Abandoned Junkers Ju 390 | |
General information | |
Type | Long range transport/maritime reconnaissance/bomber |
Manufacturer | Junkers |
Primary user | Luftwaffe |
Number built | 2 (V2 never flew) |
History | |
Introduction date | 1943 |
First flight | 20 October 1943 |
Retired | 1945 |
Developed from | Junkers Ju 290 |
The Junkers Ju 390 was a German long-range derivative of the Junkers Ju 290 aircraft, intended to be used as a heavy transport aircraft, maritime patrol aircraft and long-range bomber. It was one of the aircraft designs submitted for the abortive Amerikabomber project, along with the Messerschmitt Me 264, the Focke-Wulf Ta 400 and the Heinkel He 277.[1][2]