(1:700) Junkers Ju EF100

Although the Junkers Ju EF100 was originally begun as a trans-Atlantic airliner under the designation of EF53, for post WWII use, its design was changed to be a long range, maritime reconnaissance and bomber. The aircraft was to be of all-metal construction, with the fuselage having a "double-circle" cross-section. A loading ramp was located in the rear lower fuselage, such as the later Ju 252 and Ju 352 used. The wings were located low on the fuselage, and had six Jumo 223 Diesel 24-cylinder engines mounted on the wing leading edge. The tail unit was of a double fin and rudder layout, with the tailplane featuring considerable dihedral. A tricycle landing gear arrangement was chosen,