Stuka Ju-87d The Ju-87 is the quintessential German WWII aircraft. The Stuka, which is short for Sturzkampfflugzeug (dive bomber),served with distinction in almost every theatre. It was one of the keys to the early victories of the Wehrmact in Poland, France, the Low countries and around the mediterranean. |
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In the Blitzkreig of Poland in 1939 and the early 1940's offensive operations, it acted as mobile artillery ahead of the wehrmact's fast moving armoured troops. With its screaming dive siren, the stuka spread fear amongst troops on the recieving end of its attacks. The aircraft's lines were quite unique with inverted gull like wings and an angular and aggressive appearing fuselage. Almost 6000 were produced, and they were used from North Africa to the coasts of England, and from Norway to the Russian steppes. They also saw service during the Spanish Revolution. By the end of 1940 the Stuka was essentially obsolescent, however, the development of new ground attack aircraft was proceeding very slowly, the Germans began developing an improved version of the Stuka. The D version, also known as the Dora mated the proven Stuka airframe to an upgraded engine, increased the range and upgraded the armour. |
Specifications:
Wing span: 2032mm (80")
Length: 1691mm (66.6")
Wing area: 60.3sq.dm (6.50sq.ft)
Wing loading: 104.5g/sq.dm (34.2oz/sq.ft)
Flying weight: 6.3-7.2kg (13.9-15.9 lbs)
Radio: 6ch & 8 servos
Engine: 120 4-cycle / 26cc petrol
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