Was the Stuka a good plane?
The Ju 87 operated with considerable success in close air support and anti-shipping roles at the outbreak of World War II. Though sturdy, accurate, and very effective against ground targets, the Stuka was, like many other dive bombers of the period, vulnerable to fighter aircraft.
How accurate was the Stuka dive bomber?
It was accurate, but in general not *that* accurate. Under good conditions in training, it might have a CEP of 50m or so, i.e. half the bombs land within a 50m radius of the target. In combat conditions, watching out for enemy fighters and anti-aircraft fire, it’s going to be worse.
Why did Stuka dive bombers have sirens?
The Junker Ju 87 Stuka was no doubt the most famous dive bomber of the war due to their iconic nature. They were equipped with a propeller driven siren fitted on each undercarriage leg for the purpose of damaging enemy morale and causing physiological damage.
How many kills did the Stuka have?
Yet Rudel claimed 519 tank “kills” while flying Ju 87s. He also destroyed 150 artillery pieces, 70 landing craft, nine aircraft, four armoured trains, several bridges, a destroyer, two cruisers, and even the Soviet battleship Marat.
Are there any Stukas still flying?
Only two intact Stukas remain—one in the Chicago Museum of Industry and the second in the RAF Museum at Hendon. Neither is flyable, though when the 1969 film Battle of Britain was in production, plans were laid to restore the Hendon Ju-87 to flight for use in the movie.
Are there any flying Stukas left?
Where are the surviving Stukas?
Only two intact Stukas remain—one in the Chicago Museum of Industry and the second in the RAF Museum at Hendon.
Were Stukas used in the Battle of Britain?
During the Battle of Britain, squadrons of Stukas gained some success destroying ground targets. On 13 August 1940 – Eagle Day – Stukas attacked RAF Detling and inflicted a high level of damage on the airfield. The Junkers Ju 87s were highly-susceptible to heavy losses if opposed by enemy fighter aircraft.
Are there any Stuka bombers left?
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