He 111 H20/R1  carried 16 paratroops,toward the end of the war,it was used increasingly as a Transport,rather than a Bomber.
   Tough as a Dc3,certainly,with a top speed around 250mph,faster as well. They were also  known for surviving heavy battle damage.
   Faster than the Ju 52/3.,which is the other, and most obvious Axis choice ,but it's speed..err,or lack of it ,would make it a Hanger Queen.
  The He111,gives us a much needed Axis Bomber and an Alternative,Axis Transport.
   I'm surprised it's not here already:)