Ju 87 G-1 "Kanonenvogel" with its twin Bordkanone 3.7 cm (1.46 in) underwing gun pods. With the G variant, the ageing airframe of the Ju 87 found new life as an anti-tank aircraft. This was the final operational version of the Stuka, and was deployed on the Eastern Front.

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.

German anti-tank and ground attack aircraft Junkers Ju 87G. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures, and 3D model. A close-up of a Junkers Ju 87G-1 anti-tank aircraft, fitted with two 3.7 cm high velocity automatic cannon.

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.

Nov 7, 2020 · In April 1943, the first production Ju 87 G-1s were delivered to front line units. The two 37 mm (1.46 in) cannons were mounted in under-wing gun pods, each loaded with a six round magazine of armour-piercing tungsten carbide ammunition.

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.

May 5, 2020 · Cruising at 1km altitude to spot targets you're largely immune to anything but lucky shots from AA, and can build up sufficient velocity in a dive to make your overall exposure window very short during an attack run.

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.

Nov 19, 2015 · Rudel’s squadron of nine tank-busting Ju-87 G-1 was assigned to support the 3rd SS Panzer Division “Totenkopf”. On the first day of the Operation Citadel (July 4, 1943 - August 23, 1943), during his first mission, Rudel knocked out four Soviet tanks and by the evening, his score grew to twelve.

May 11, 2016 · Still wearing its factory registration, Ju-87 G-1 GS+MH from 4. Flieger-Division 10th (Pz) / SG 1 based at Dubno, Ukraine took part in the failed defense.