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but what plane replaces both the He-111 and Ju-88 in the medium/tactical bomber role ? The Do-217 ?
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None technically. The medium bomber is basically phased out. The Me 110 and eventually the 210 / 410 can be substituted for most bombing needs. The concept I was first pushing is that the Luftwaffe cannot afford an offensive bomber componet of any substancial size because of limits on crews and fuel. A heavy fighter-bomber can substitute for many of these needs in any case.
The Do 217 is continued mainly for specialist roles requiring use of the Fritz X and Hs 293 missiles, particularly in anti-shipping operations. But, this requires only a relative handful of aircraft.