How many Ju 87 Stukas are left?
How many Ju 87 Stukas are left?
Only two intact Stukas remain—one in the Chicago Museum of Industry and the second in the RAF Museum at Hendon.
Did Stukas bomb London?
On 18 August 1940, a raid on the south coast by 109 Stukas resulted in 21 percent of its force destroyed or damaged. As the air assault evolved to a nighttime blitz on London and major British cities, the Stuka’s role declined in the Battle of Britain.
How many bombs did a Stuka carry?
The Stuka carried under its fuselage either one 1,100-pound (500-kilogram) or one 550-pound (250-kilogram) bomb, plus two smaller bombs (110 pounds [50 kg]) under each wing.
Why was the Ju 87 so important in WW2?
The Ju 87 operated with considerable success in close air support and anti-shipping roles at the outbreak of World War II. It led air assaults in the invasion of Poland in September 1939. Stukas proved critical to the rapid conquest of Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium and France in 1940.
Is there a book about the Junkers Ju 87?
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What kind of engine does a Ju 87 have?
Production variants Ju 87 A-0 : Ten pre-production aircraft, powered by a 640 PS (471 kW or 632 hp) Jumo 210C engine. Ju 87 A-1 : Initial production version. Ju 87 A-2 : Production version fitted with an improved 680 PS (500 kW or 670 hp) Jumo 210E engine.
Why did the Ju 87 have detachable hatches?
The Ju 87 was fitted with detachable hatches and removable coverings to aid and ease maintenance and overhaul. The designers avoided welding parts wherever possible, preferring moulded and cast parts instead. Large airframe segments were interchangeable as a complete unit, which increased speed of repair.
