The Junkers Ju 87, popularly known as the " Stuka ", [b] is a German dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft. Designed by Hermann Pohlmann, it first flew in 1935. The Ju 87 made its combat debut in 1937 with the Luftwaffe 's Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War of 1936–1939 and served the Axis in World War II from beginning to end (1939–1945).

The Ju87 was one of the most feared aircraft during World War Two. Its fixed undercarriage and cranked wing gave the Ju87 an evil appearance and the scream of its ‘Trumpets of Jericho’ sirens as it dived helped to spread terror amongst both soldiers and civilians.

Jan 5, 2015 · While the Ju 87 G was' the least maneuverable of all Ju 87 variants, they were among the more dependable and efficient of the Luftwaffe's 'tank-busters'. Most were concentrated on the Eastern Front, but during the closing months of the war, they were employed on the Western Front as well.

The Ju 87G was a specialized anti-tank version, fitted with two BK 3.7 (Flak 18) guns hung under the wings just outboard of the landing gears. This 37-mm-gun was a formidable weapon weighting over 363 kg (800 lb) and in wide service as ground-based Flak (anti-aircraft artillery) equipment.

Mar 22, 2025 · This Ju 87G-1 was Hans-Ulrich Rudel’s aircraft in May 1944. Image: Polish State Archives. A prominent and highly decorated Stuka ace named Hans-Ulrich Rudel was a proponent of using the Ju 87 as a tank buster. Rudel had already destroyed several Soviet tanks using the 20mm MG 151 high velocity cannons mounted in the wings of his Ju 87D-5.

Regarded highly by famed German ace Hans-Ulrich Rudel, the Ju 87 G is one of the deadliest ground attack aircraft in War Thunder. Building upon the classic "Stuka" design, German engineers fitted a pair of Bordkanone 37 mm cannons to early Ju 87 D models, creating a beast.

Nov 15, 2020 · When operations by the Ju 87 G tank-buster aircraft are discussed, Hans-Ulrich Rudel understandably receives most of the attention. However, he was not the only successful pilot flying the potent anti-tank aircraft, and this blog post looks at some Ju 87 anti-tank operations in mid-April 1945.

The Ju 87 G-2 Kanonenvogel played a significant role in supporting ground forces and conducting anti-tank operations, showcasing its unique capabilities and distinctive appearance. Let's explore its features and contributions in detail.

May 17, 2021 · To get planes built and into service fast, the Ju 87G-1 was converted from a Ju 87D-3; while the Ju 87G-2 was rebuilt from a Ju 87D-5. Both sub-types involved removing dive flaps, all bomb racks and apparatus, and wing mounted armament.

The Ju 87 ‘Stuka’ dive-bomber was one of the most feared aircraft during the Second World War. Its fixed undercarriage and cranked wing gave the Ju 87 a menacing appearance and the scream of its ‘Trumpets of Jericho’ sirens as it dived spread terror among soldiers and civilians alike.