Bomber B was a
German project dating to just before the start of World War II to
develop a second-generation high-speed bomber that would replace all
medium and heavy bombers then in service with the Luftwaffe.
The RLM sent out the
specifications for Bomber B in July 1939. Bomber B called for a new
medium with a maximum speed of 600 km/h (375 mph), able to carry a bomb
load of 4000 kg (8,820 lb) to any part of Britain from bases in France
or Norway. To improve crew performance and defensive firepower, the
designs were to have a pressurized cabin with remote control armament.
With the extended range, larger payload and better performance, the
Bomber B design would replace all existing bombers in service.
Arado, Dornier,
Focke-Wulf and Junkers all responded with designs. The Ar 340 was
dropped in the design stage and Do 317 was put on low-priority
development, while prototype orders were placed for the Fw 191 and Ju
288.
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Arado Ar-340 (Anigrand) |
Focke Wulf FW-191 (Planet) |
Junkers Ju-288 (Huma) |
Dornier Do-317 (Special Hobby) |