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 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-{{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg)|SC500K (500 kg)|SC1000L2 (1,000 kg)|SC1800B (1,800 kg)|SB2500 (2,500 kg)}}
+{{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg)|SC500K (500 kg)|SC1000L2 (1,000 kg)|SC1800B (1,800 kg)}}
-{{main|Flam C 250 incendiary|Flam C 500 incendiary}}
+{{main|SB2500 (2,500 kg)|Flam C 250 incendiary|Flam C 500 incendiary}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

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 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-{{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg)|SC500K (500 kg)|SC1000L2 (1,000 kg)|SC1800B (1,800 kg)}}
+{{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg)|SC500K (500 kg)|SC1000L2 (1,000 kg)|SC1800B (1,800 kg)|SC2500 (2,500 kg)}}
 {{main|Flam C 250 incendiary|Flam C 500 incendiary}}

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 For those pilots who have flown many slow and heavy bombers just to get a decent payload to the target will be thoroughly refreshed when getting behind the controls of the {{PAGENAME}}. Quickly apparent is the speed of this bomber. As its type suggests, Schnellbomber, this aircraft is fast, topping out just over 600 km/h (375 mph) and agile enough to manoeuvre when attacked as not to be a "sitting duck" like many of the larger contemporary bombers such as the American [[B-24D-25-CO|B-24]] and the Italian [[P.108B serie 2|P.108B]] which are easily 120 km/h (75 mph) slower and much less agile making for a tempting target even for the least experienced fighter pilot to attempt to eliminate.
-For many aircraft, speed is life, but speed for this Schnellbomber not only is life but what gets the ordnance to the target. The {{PAGENAME}} does have a pressurized cabin which allows the aircraft to fly at higher altitudes where it can bomb bases with accuracy with 2,500 kg bombs, but this bomber is also very capable at flying at lower altitudes and even terrain hugging where it can release up to 36 x 50 kg bombs on unsuspecting vehicles before they have a chance to scatter or hardened anti-aircraft structures filling the sky with flak. The {{PAGENAME}} also has the ability to operate as a dive bomber given that it has dive brakes in the wings which will help slow its speed and maintain its heading during a dive to ensure a relatively smooth bombing run, after bombs have been dropped, the aircraft can retract the flaps and power up and move onto the next target.
+For many aircraft, speed is life, but speed for this Schnellbomber not only is life but what gets the ordnance to the target. The {{PAGENAME}} does have a pressurized cabin which allows the aircraft to fly at higher altitudes where it can bomb bases with accuracy with 2,500 kg bombs, but this bomber is also very capable at flying at lower altitudes and even terrain hugging where it can release up to 36 x 50 kg bombs on unsuspecting vehicles before they have a chance to scatter or hardened anti-aircraft structures filling the sky with flak. The {{PAGENAME}} also has the ability to perform shallow dive bombing given that it has dive brakes in the wings which will help slow its speed and maintain its heading during a dive to ensure a relatively smooth bombing run, after bombs have been dropped, the aircraft can retract the flaps and power up and move onto the next target.
 There's usually two ways to play Ju 288 C: stay high or dive. Most people play Ju 288 C dive and take as many bases for themselves. When diving, try to watch your IAS and keep it at around 640 km/h (400 mph), don't go over that speed. The second way to play is to stay high, when staying high, you will see enemy bombers that you can hunt with your superior firepower. When bomber hunting, try to get next to them, match their speed, and gun the hell out of them. Usually, bomber hunting will cause you to sustain some damage.

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 Though the aircraft itself was a massive success, the failed development of the Junkers Jumo 222 engines and problems with its complicated landing gear ended up crippling the development of the plane, resulting in only a handful of prototypes being built with a few being hurriedly outfitted with defensive weapons and used as a reconnaissance bomber. The '''Ju 288 C''' was the final batch of the Ju 288 produced, which substituted the Jumo 222 engines with a slightly less troublesome Daimler-Benz DB610 coupled engines found on the [[He 177 A-5|Heinkel He 177]] heavy bomber.
-Introduced in [[Update 1.83 "Masters of the Sea"]]. The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an aircraft that has an in-game reputation of being loved by its pilot and loathed by its enemies, and for a good reason. The Ju 288 C is the ultimate ''Schnellbomber'', featuring a combination of extremely heavy payload for its size, fast top speed and acceleration and a potent defensive armaments. It can deliver up to 5,000 kg of payload in the form of two massive 2,500 kg bombs, easily capable of wiping out a group of ground vehicles or threaten even a battleship. Its other payload are the versatile 36 x 50 kg bombs, a relatively lightweight yet optimal payload for destroying up to 2 bases or carpet bombings. The Ju 288 can prove to be incredible asset for your team or a headache to the enemy, as it can perform in various roles effectively, be it dive bombing, level bombing, or close air support.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.83 "Masters of the Sea"]]. The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an aircraft that has an in-game reputation of being loved by its pilot and loathed by its enemies, and for a good reason. The Ju 288 C is the ultimate ''Schnellbomber'', featuring a combination of extremely heavy payload for its size, fast top speed and acceleration and a potent defensive armaments. It can deliver up to 5,000 kg of payload in the form of two massive 2,500 kg bombs, easily capable of wiping out a group of ground vehicles or threaten even a battleship. Its other payload are the versatile 36 x 50 kg bombs, a relatively lightweight yet optimal payload for destroying up to 2 bases or carpet bombings. The Ju 288 can prove to be incredible asset for your team or a headache to the enemy, as it can perform in various roles effectively, be it level bombing, carpet bombing, or close air support.
 == General info ==
 === Flight performance ===
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 * 3 x Flam C 500 incendiary bombs
-The payload of the Ju 288 C are exceptional for its class. It can carry up to 5,000 kg payload in the form of two massive 2,500 kg bombs. With massive destruction radius and an extra drop, the Ju 288 C is capable of singlehandedly turn the tide of ground battle in favor of its team by wiping out the enemy teams with two well-aimed drops, or take out even battleships in naval battle with a near miss. It should be noted that this payload will put a significant strain on the aircraft's airframe, resulting into worse overall flight performance and significantly longer take-off runs. The bomb itself may also damage your own aircraft if you were too close to its explosion radius when it detonated, such as in a dive bombing.
+The payload of the Ju 288 C are exceptional for its class. It can carry up to 5,000 kg payload in the form of two massive 2,500 kg bombs. With massive destruction radius and an extra drop, the Ju 288 C is capable of singlehandedly turn the tide of ground battle in favor of its team by wiping out the enemy teams with two well-aimed drops, or take out even battleships in naval battle with a near miss. It should be noted that this payload will put a significant strain on the aircraft's airframe, resulting into worse overall flight performance and significantly longer take-off runs. The bomb itself may also damage your own aircraft if you were too close to its explosion radius when it detonated.
 The other payload options, the 36 x 50 kg bombs, is also potent. The quantity of bombs is enough to destroy two bases in Air RB, and due to its light weight, it will not hinder the flight performance of the Ju 288 as much as the other equivalent.
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 * High speed for the rank, can often reach bases before fighters can intercept
-* Very manoeuvrable for a bomber, capable of dive bombing
+* Very manoeuvrable for a bomber, capable of evasive manoever
-* Has air brakes, makes landing and dive bombing easier
+* Has air brakes, makes landing and diving easier
 * Excellent ordnance options, including two massive 2500 kg bombs
 * Excellent defensive coverage from most angles, especially the tail with the 20 mm autocannon

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 * Has air brakes, makes landing and dive bombing easier
 * Excellent ordnance options, including two massive 2500 kg bombs
 * Durable airframe, capable of stay in flight even with only one tail
 * Commonly puts out fires before structure failure, although it may end with eventually fatal coolant leaks
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 * Engines tend to overheat quickly without MEC
 * Pilot and gunners can be easily knocked out from the front or above due to glazed canopy
 * Rudders and elevators are extremely fragile and can be disabled or destroyed by just a few cannon rounds
 * Aircraft catches fire easily as it carries 10 self-sealing fuel tanks that are poorly covered

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 For many aircraft, speed is life, but speed for this Schnellbomber not only is life but what gets the ordnance to the target. The {{PAGENAME}} does have a pressurized cabin which allows the aircraft to fly at higher altitudes where it can bomb bases with accuracy with 1,800 kg (4,000 lb) bombs, but this bomber is also very capable at flying at lower altitudes and even terrain hugging where it can release up to 36 x 50 kg bombs on unsuspecting vehicles before they have a chance to scatter or hardened anti-aircraft structures filling the sky with flak. The {{PAGENAME}} also has the ability to operate as a dive bomber given that it has dive brakes in the wings which will help slow its speed and maintain its heading during a dive to ensure a relatively smooth bombing run, after bombs have been dropped, the aircraft can retract the flaps and power up and move onto the next target.
-There's usually 2 ways to play Ju 288 C: stay high or dive. Most people play Ju 288 C dive and take as many bases for themselves. When diving, try to watch your IAS and keep it at around 400 mph (ca. 644 km/h), don't go over that speed. The second way to play is to stay high, when staying high, you will see enemy bombers that you can hunt with your superior firepower. When bomber hunting, try to get next to them, match their speed, and gun the hell out of them. Usually, bomber hunting will cause you to sustain some damage.
+There's usually 2 ways to play Ju 288 C: stay high or dive. Most people play Ju 288 C dive and take as many bases for themselves. When diving, try to watch your IAS and keep it at around 640 km/h (400 mph), don't go over that speed. The second way to play is to stay high, when staying high, you will see enemy bombers that you can hunt with your superior firepower. When bomber hunting, try to get next to them, match their speed, and gun the hell out of them. Usually, bomber hunting will cause you to sustain some damage.
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-* 10 mm steel—Pilot's headrests
+* 10 mm steel - Pilot's headrests
-* 8 mm steel—Pilot's seats
+* 8 mm steel - Pilot's seats
-* 8 mm steel—cockpit floor
+* 8 mm steel - cockpit floor
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 ;Base bombing
-In Air RB, there are two predominant types of maps—standard HP maps and double HP maps. Standard HP maps typically have three bases, with some exceptions, such as the "Air Battle" maps, which have four bases. These bases take a single SC1800 each, meaning that you can bomb two bases in a single run, yielding just over 1,000 points. Note that the airfield is a bombing target once all bases are destroyed. However, about half of the maps you see in-game are "Operation" maps, with four bases and no airfield. These bases take both SC1800 bombs to destroy, and often feature four AAA emplacements on the edges of the base. When attacking these bases, a great strategy is to drop the bombs at the edges of the base, instead of at the centre. Because of the massive blast radius of the SC1800, this enables you to kill several AAA emplacements along with the base bombing, which yields additional Silver Lions and RP.
+In Air RB, there are two predominant types of maps: standard HP maps and double HP maps. Standard HP maps typically have three bases, with some exceptions, such as the "Air Battle" maps, which have four bases. These bases take a single SC1800 each, meaning that you can bomb two bases in a single run, yielding just over 1,000 points. Note that the airfield is a bombing target once all bases are destroyed. However, about half of the maps you see in-game are "Operation" maps, with four bases and no airfield. These bases take both SC1800 bombs to destroy, and often feature four AAA emplacements on the edges of the base. When attacking these bases, a great strategy is to drop the bombs at the edges of the base, instead of at the centre. Because of the massive blast radius of the SC1800, this enables you to kill several AAA emplacements along with the base bombing, which yields additional Silver Lions and RP.
 Although the just named strategy is what is commonly used, it is ineffective and doesn't provide the full potential of the Ju 288 C. The most efficient way to use the Ju 288 is to use the 8 Flam C250kg incendiary bomb loadout, as 4 Flam C250kg incendiary bombs can destroy a double HP base, while 2 Flam C250kg incendiary bomb can destroy a standard HP base. With this loadout, you'll be able to destroy at least two bases on most maps, while being able to single-handedly destroy the whole map on standard HP Maps.
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 ;Defensive flying
-The Ju 288 C is a juicy target and will often be targeted by allied fighter pilots. As a result, defensive flying is a must. If you see a fighter coming in for an attack run, the best strategy to use is to dive away—this works significantly better if the Ju 288 C has an energy advantage, as it can outrun most planes at its BR in a dive. However, if they are faster than you (i.e. the [[F2G-1|F2G Super Corsair]]), level out and fire on them using your defensive guns. The Ju 288 C is surprisingly well-armed in terms of defensive armament, featuring six 13 mm machine guns and a tail-mounted 20 mm cannon. Try to keep enemy fighters on your tail, as the 20 mm cannon can load Minengeschoß (mine-shell) ammunition that is incredibly damaging against air targets. Finally, avoid all head-on engagements—though the Ju 288 has two pilots, it is not too durable, and a frontal burst from an enemy fighter can easily knock out both pilots.
+The Ju 288 C is a juicy target and will often be targeted by allied fighter pilots. As a result, defensive flying is a must. If you see a fighter coming in for an attack run, the best strategy to use is to dive away. This works significantly better if the Ju 288 C has an energy advantage, as it can outrun most planes at its BR in a dive. However, if they are faster than you (i.e. the [[F2G-1|F2G Super Corsair]]), level out and fire on them using your defensive guns. The Ju 288 C is surprisingly well-armed in terms of defensive armament, featuring six 13 mm machine guns and a tail-mounted 20 mm cannon. Try to keep enemy fighters on your tail, as the 20 mm cannon can load Minengeschoß (mine-shell) ammunition that is incredibly damaging against air targets. Finally, avoid all head-on engagements. Though the Ju 288 has two pilots, it is not too durable, and a frontal burst from an enemy fighter can easily knock out both pilots.
 ;Enemies worth noting
-* [[F4U-4B|F4U Corsairs]] & [[F2G-1|F2G Super Corsair]]⁣—The F4U / F2Gs are very common enemies, with high speed and extremely deadly weaponry (20 mm cannon for the F4Us and 12.7 mm Browning HMGs for the F2G). Against these aircraft, the best strategy is to 1) run away and 2) keep them slightly below your tail where you can fire at them with your four ventral 13 mm machine guns as well as the 20 mm cannon. When possible, seek protection from allied fighters, as the Corsairs carry a heavy armament that can tear the Ju 288 C apart very quickly. Note that the Corsairs are all faster than you, meaning that you can only outrun them when you have an energy advantage.
+* [[F4U-4B|F4U Corsairs]] & [[F2G-1|F2G Super Corsair]] - The F4U / F2Gs are very common enemies, with high speed and extremely deadly weaponry (20 mm cannon for the F4Us and 12.7 mm Browning HMGs for the F2G). Against these aircraft, the best strategy is to 1) run away and 2) keep them slightly below your tail where you can fire at them with your four ventral 13 mm machine guns as well as the 20 mm cannon. When possible, seek protection from allied fighters, as the Corsairs carry a heavy armament that can tear the Ju 288 C apart very quickly. Note that the Corsairs are all faster than you, meaning that you can only outrun them when you have an energy advantage.
-* [[S.O.8000 Narval]], [[J6K1]], [[Tempest (Family)|Tempest]] and [[Spitfire F Mk 24|Spitfire]]⁣—Again, these aircraft all carry extremely powerful weaponry: the Tempests and Spitfires carry four 20 mm Hispano cannons while the J6K and Narval carry six 20 mm cannons. These weapons are extremely deadly and will shred your airframe apart very quickly. Similar to the F4Us, the best strategy is to bait these aircraft onto your six, where you can shred them with your 20 mm cannon. The British fighters and Japanese J6K are relatively fragile and rip apart pretty quickly; the Narval has a rear-mounted engine which is less susceptible to damage, but lacks full pilot protection, allowing for pilot snipes.
+* [[S.O.8000 Narval]], [[J6K1]], [[Tempest (Family)|Tempest]] and [[Spitfire F Mk 24|Spitfire]] - Again, these aircraft all carry extremely powerful weaponry: the Tempests and Spitfires carry four 20 mm Hispano cannons while the J6K and Narval carry six 20 mm cannons. These weapons are extremely deadly and will shred your airframe apart very quickly. Similar to the F4Us, the best strategy is to bait these aircraft onto your six, where you can shred them with your 20 mm cannon. The British fighters and Japanese J6K are relatively fragile and rip apart pretty quickly; the Narval has a rear-mounted engine which is less susceptible to damage, but lacks full pilot protection, allowing for pilot snipes.
-* [[AM-1]], [[AD-2]] and [[AD-4]]⁣—This trio of American attackers can seem harmless, but they pack an explosive punch with four 20 mm cannons which are capable of shredding your airframe apart. The Ju 288 C's main advantage is its speed—you can outrun all three of these attackers without issue. Don't provoke them / drop to their altitude and speed, and you'll be absolutely fine.
+* [[AM-1]], [[AD-2]] and [[AD-4]]⁣ - This trio of American attackers can seem harmless, but they pack an explosive punch with four 20 mm cannons which are capable of shredding your airframe apart. The Ju 288 C's main advantage is its speed. You can outrun all three of these attackers without issue. Don't provoke them / drop to their altitude and speed, and you'll be absolutely fine.
-* [[Hornet Mk.I]] and [[Hornet Mk.III]]⁣—These twin-engine fighters are one of the few aircraft capable of intercepting you before you reach the bases with their good engine performance combined with the interceptor spawn. Along with four 20 mm Hispano cannons, they can destroy your plane in an instant. If you see one heading straight towards you, turn the aircraft and level off, aiming the cannons at the engine nacelles or the cockpit. The lack of frontal armour will allow you to knock the pilot out more easily.
+* [[Hornet Mk.I]] and [[Hornet Mk.III]] - These twin-engine fighters are one of the few aircraft capable of intercepting you before you reach the bases with their good engine performance combined with the interceptor spawn. Along with four 20 mm Hispano cannons, they can destroy your plane in an instant. If you see one heading straight towards you, turn the aircraft and level off, aiming the cannons at the engine nacelles or the cockpit. The lack of frontal armour will allow you to knock the pilot out more easily.
 === Manual Engine Control ===

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	In Air RB, there are two predominant types of maps - standard-HP maps and double-HP maps. Standard HP maps typically have three bases, with some exceptions such as the "Air Battle" maps, which have four bases. These bases take a single SC1800 each, meaning that you can bomb two bases in a single run, yielding just over 1,000 points. Note that the airfield is a bombing target once all bases are destroyed. However, about half of the maps you see in-game are "Operation" maps, with four bases and no airfield. These bases take both SC1800 bombs to destroy, and often feature four AAA emplacements on the edges of the base. When attacking these bases, a great strategy is to drop the bombs at the edges of the base, instead of at the centre. Because of the massive blast radius of the SC1800, this enables you to kill several AAA emplacements along with the base bombing, which yields additional Silver Lions and RP.		In Air RB, there are two predominant types of maps - standard-HP maps and double-HP maps. Standard HP maps typically have three bases, with some exceptions such as the "Air Battle" maps, which have four bases. These bases take a single SC1800 each, meaning that you can bomb two bases in a single run, yielding just over 1,000 points. Note that the airfield is a bombing target once all bases are destroyed. However, about half of the maps you see in-game are "Operation" maps, with four bases and no airfield. These bases take both SC1800 bombs to destroy, and often feature four AAA emplacements on the edges of the base. When attacking these bases, a great strategy is to drop the bombs at the edges of the base, instead of at the centre. Because of the massive blast radius of the SC1800, this enables you to kill several AAA emplacements along with the base bombing, which yields additional Silver Lions and RP.
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		+	Although the just named strategy is what is commonly used it is ineffective and doesn't provide the full potential of the Ju 288 C. The most efficient way to use the Ju 288 is to use the 8x Flamm C250kg incendiary bombs loadout, as 4 Flamm C250kg Incendiary bombs can destroy a double-HP base, while 2 Flamm C250kg incendiary bomb can destroy a standart-HP base base. With this loadout you'll be able to destroy atleast two bases on most maps while being able to single handidly destroy the whole map on standart-HP Maps.

	Typically, the best strategy for the Ju 288 when bombing is to utilize the Schnellbomber qualities of the aircraft, and put the aircraft into a 10-degree dive towards the base. For most "Operation" maps, this means that you can bomb the base well before enemy fighters can even see you appear on their screen. After you have dropped your bombs, return to base and reload bombs; the advance airfield (smaller airfield closer to battlefield) works better as long as there are no enemies close by, as you will get airspawn for many of those bases. Fly back, bomb, return to base, repeat. This strategy is simple, effective, and extremely profitable in terms of SL and RP.		Typically, the best strategy for the Ju 288 when bombing is to utilize the Schnellbomber qualities of the aircraft, and put the aircraft into a 10-degree dive towards the base. For most "Operation" maps, this means that you can bomb the base well before enemy fighters can even see you appear on their screen. After you have dropped your bombs, return to base and reload bombs; the advance airfield (smaller airfield closer to battlefield) works better as long as there are no enemies close by, as you will get airspawn for many of those bases. Fly back, bomb, return to base, repeat. This strategy is simple, effective, and extremely profitable in terms of SL and RP.