The Junkers Ju 252 was a cargo aircraft that made its first flight in late October 1941. The aircraft was planned as a replacement for the Junkers Ju 52-3m in commercial airline service but only a small number were built as cargo aircraft for the Luftwaffe. The original Ju 252 came about after talks between Junkers and Deutsche Lufthansa in December 1938. Lufthansa requested a new design that would replace the Ju 52 but offer much greater loads seating range and performance.
Made by Junkers.
Junkers Ju 252 is the predecessor of the Junkers Ju 352.