However, by the time WiTE2 begins in June 1941, the Ju52/3mg5e (and 7e) were actually the models being used.
The ]u 52/3m g5e went into production in 1940 and could alternatively be fitted with wheels or floats. The float version ]u 52/3m g5e (See) was used successfully in deploying mountain troops in Norwegian fjords, which were otherwise inaccessible to paratroops and the army. The g5e was powered by BMW 132T-2 engines, producing 830 hp each, and could be ordered with a 'Schleppsporn 6000' designed to tow gliders.
One reputable source gives the following for the 7e specifications (note - the 5e used the same, improved BMW 132T-2 engine):On June 21, 1941 there have been 355 Ju52/3m used in the equivalent of 9 KGr zbV (Kampfgruppe zu besonderen Verwendung = ‘special purpose transport-bomber groups’), in readiness to assist Operation Barbarossa. By this occasion the Ju 52/3mg5e had been the major model in service.
----Specification:
Ju 52/3mg7e Specification
Type transport plane
Engine 3 x 830 hp BMW 132T-2
Accommodation 3 crew + 17 passengers/troops
Wing span 95 ft 11.6 in (29.25 m)
Length overall 62 ft 0.1 in (18.90 m)
Height overall 18 ft 2.5 in (5.55 m)
Wing area 1,189.41 sq ft (110.50 m²)
Weight empty 14,300 lb (6,500 kg)
Weight loaded 24,251 lb (11,000 kg)
Max wing loading 20.39 lb/sq ft (99.5 kg/m²)
Max power loading 9.74 lb/hp (4.42 kg/hp)
Max level speed 178 mph (286 km/hr) at 4,595 ft (1,400 m)
Cruising speed 157 mph (253 km/hr) at 4,595 ft (1,400 m)
Initial climb 689 ft/min (210 m/min)
Time to height 9,845 ft (3,000 m) in 17.5 min
Service ceiling 19,355 ft (5,900 m)
Range 683 miles (1,100 km);
Max Range 808 miles (1,300 km)
Key differences between the 3e and 5e/7e variants:
1. Improved engine (BMW 132T-2) vs (BMW 132A-3).
2. Max Takeoff weight improved to 11000kg (from 10500kg). A net increase of 1102.31 lbs.
3. Max cruising speed (157 mph) vs WiTE2 (134 mph)
NOTE - this value is important and appears to be used by WiTE2 in calculating AC effective ranges
4. Max speed (178 mph) vs 3mg3e (172 mph)
5. Max alt (19355 ft) vs 3mg3e (19360 ft)
6. Improved Range (683 miles) vs 3mg3e (620 miles)
(note Max Range presumes the use of all cargo capacity for fuel, which would impact carrying capacity, to some degree, for other uses. In order to utilize max cargo capacity for resupply purposes, I would suggest the base range of 683 miles as the primary reference.)
. * refers to data varies depending of source.