Name: Junkers Ju 188 "Rächer" — Aircraft Manuals Collection
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Junkers Ju 188 "Rächer" — Aircraft Manuals Collection

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Junkers Ju 188 "Rächer" — Aircraft Manuals Collection

The Junkers Ju 188 "Rächer" (Avenger) was an advanced, aerodynamically refined development of the legendary Ju 88. Featuring larger, pointed wings, an extensively glazed cockpit, and significantly boosted performance, the Ju 188 served as a high-speed medium bomber, torpedo-carrier, and high-altitude reconnaissance platform — one of the most capable German twin-engine aircraft of the Second World War.

This collection brings together 20 original wartime technical documents covering all major variants — A, D, G, E, and F — including flight manuals, aircraft handbooks, armament manuals, radio and avionics documentation, systems illustrations, and instructional image series.

Aerodynamic & Engineering Background

The Ju 188's redesigned airframe reduced drag and improved upon the Ju 88's aerodynamic profile, allowing it to reach marginally higher speeds despite carrying heavier payloads. Archival engineering bulletins detail the modifications derived from the cancelled "Bomber B" program — most notably the new tail unit and a streamlined dorsal turret.

Handling & Stability

Allied evaluation studies and British technical assessments of captured aircraft confirm that the Ju 188 handled better at slow speeds than its predecessor. Pilots reported a steadier flight envelope, elimination of the dangerous swing to port on takeoff, and superior all-around cockpit visibility. Structural dive limit: 675 km/h (approx. 419 mph). Safe Mach limit: 0.75 M.

Engine Technical Notes

The aircraft was powered by either:

Two liquid-cooled inverted-Vee Junkers Jumo 213 engines — 1,776 hp each
Two air-cooled 14-cylinder BMW 801 G-2 radial engines — 1,700 hp each

Technical notes for the BMW 801 highlight the heavily integrated cooling gills and superchargers engineered to manage extreme thermal outputs at altitude.

Performance Data

Maximum Speed: 500–560 km/h (altitude and engine dependent)
Service Ceiling: 9,300–11,000 m
Maximum Take-Off Weight: 15,195 kg (33,499 lbs)
Payload: Up to 3,000 kg of bombs or two torpedoes; defensive 20 mm and 13 mm turrets

Collection Contents — 20 Original Documents

Variant A / D — 2 Manuals

Ju 188 A Aircraft Handbook — Ju 188 A-2, A-3, D-2 Flugzeug-Handbuch A-2, A-3, D-2 (German Language)
Ju 188 A Flight Manual — Ju 188 A-2, A-3, D-2, G-2 Flight Operating Instructions, Bedienungsvorschrift Fl A-2, A-3, D-2, G-2 (German Language)

Variant G — 1 Manual

Ju 188 G Flight Manual — Ju 188 A-2, A-3, D-2, G-2 Flight Operating Instructions, Bedienungsvorschrift Fl A-2, A-3, D-2, G-2 (German Language)

Variant E / F — 7 Manuals

Ju 188 E/F Aircraft Handbook — Ju 188 E-1 Flugzeug-Handbuch E-1 (German Language)
Ju 188 E/F Construction Manuals — Ju 188 E-1, F-1 Aircraft Construction Descriptions, Baubeschreibung E-1, F-1 (German Language)
Ju 188 E/F Flight Manual — Ju 188 E-1, E-2, F-1, F-2 Flight Operating Instructions, Bedienungsvorschrift Fl (German Language)
Ju 188 E/F Radio & Equipment — Ju 188 E-1 Operating Instructions for the On-Board Radio, Bedienungsvorschrift der Bordfunkanlage 1943 (German Language)
Ju 188 E/F Systems — Fuel — Ju 188 E, F Aircraft Illustrated Fuel System Manual, Kraftstoffanlage (German Language)
Ju 188 E/F Systems — Lubrication — Ju 188 E-1, F-1 Aircraft Illustrated Lubrication System Manual, Schmierstoffanlage (German Language)
Ju 188 E/F Technical Reports & Certificates — Ju 188 E Aircraft Flight Performance Manual, Flugleistungen (German Language)

General / Multi-Variant — 10 Manuals

Armament — 3 Manuals

MG 81 Machine Gun – Weapons Handbook Part 1, Waffen-Handbuch Teil 1 (German Language)
MG 131 Heavy Machine Gun Weapon Manual, MG 131 Waffen-Handbuch (German Language)
MG 151 and MG 151/20 Aircraft Cannon Weapon Manual, MG 151 und 151/20 Waffen-Handbuch (German Language)

Radio & Equipment — 5 Manuals

FuG X Aircraft Onboard Radio System Manual, Bordfunkanlage D(Luft)T 4005-2 (German Language)
FuG 16 Air-to-Ground Communication and Tactical Navigation Equipment, Bordfunk (German Language)
FuG 25 IFF Transponder – Description and Operating Instructions (German Language)
FuG 101 Radio Altimeter Manual, Funkhöhenmesser (German Language)
FuBl 2 Radio Landing System Operating Instructions, Funk-Landegerät D(Luft)T 4058 (German Language)

Slides, Photos & Brochures — 3 Manuals

Ju 188 Aircraft Instructional Image Series, Lehrbildreihe (German Language)
Ju 188 Aircraft Instructional Picture Series Supplements, Lehrbildreihe-Nachträge (German Language)
Ju 188 Aircraft Instructional Charts, Lehrtafeln (German Language)

Note on Multi-Variant Manuals: Some manuals apply to multiple variants. To ensure easier access and better usability, files are included in each relevant variant folder. The total of 20 manuals refers to unique documents and does not include repeated copies across folders.

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