Ju-86e
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Both the civilian and military variants of the Ju 86 were delivered to their customers (Lufthansa and the Luftwaffe) in 1936. One of the features that differentiated those aircraft from others of the time was the usage of Jumo 205 diesel engines.
Several aircraft were sent to Spain for trials, which was in the throes of the Civil War at the time. They were delivered to the Condor Legion. Combat sorties showed multiple flaws in the aircraft’s design, the diesel engines’ unreliability in particular. Later on, the Ju 86 was upgraded for radial petrol BMW 132 engines. Nevertheless, it was disliked among the Luftwaffe and was gradually withdrawn from the frontlines soon after the 1939 Polish campaign. The German air force chose more promising aircraft for the role, the Heinkel He 111 was among them.
The Junkers Ju 86 in World of Warplanes is a Tier III Premium German bomber with a powerful bomb load. High altitude performance, a large HP pool, and efficient machinegun turrets allow it to attack ground targets from relative safety and successfully defend against rare fighters that can climb to its altitude. At the same time, this heavy machine cannot enter active dogfights because of its low speed, dynamics, and maneuverability.
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