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What was the most feared dive bomber plane that made a terrifying sound while diving down?
Junkers Ju 87
| Ju 87 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft |
| National origin | Nazi Germany |
| Manufacturer | Junkers |
| First flight | 17 September 1935 |
Why did the Stuka make that sound?
This was used to weaken enemy morale and enhance the intimidation of dive-bombing. After the enemy became used to it, however, they were withdrawn. The devices caused a loss of some 20–25 km/h (10-20 mph) through drag. Instead, some bombs were fitted with whistles on the fin to produce the noise after release.
Was the Stuka slow?
By 1941, however, the Stuka was virtually obsolete. It had an unfortunate tendency to disintegrate when struck by Hurricane machine guns, and its 120-mph climbing speed was too slow to qualify for escort by fast fighters such as the Me-109.
Are there any Stukas left?
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.
What was the worst bomber in ww2?
The Heinkel He 177 Greif (Griffin) was a long-range heavy bomber flown by the Luftwaffe during World War II….Heinkel He 177 Greif.
| He 177 Greif | |
|---|---|
| Role | Long-range heavy bomber |
| Manufacturer | Heinkel Flugzeugwerke Licensed to Arado |
| First flight | 9 November 1939 |
| Introduction | 1942 |
Who was the first Stuka pilot to win the Knight’s cross?
In the early stages of the Battle of Britain, the dive-bombers famously played havoc with British sea traffic in the English Channel. Indeed, the first Stuka pilot Knight’s Cross was awarded to Captain Paul-Werner Hozzel for successfully attacking shipping there.
What is a Stukas?
Stukas made their combat debut as part of the German contingent to the Spanish Civil War — the Condor Legion. They first flew in action in 1936 when a single experimental Ju 87 was secretly deployed to fight alongside nationalist forces.
Who was the best German Stuka ace of WW2?
Germany boasted a number of Stuka “aces”. Hans-Ulrich Rudel was the most successful Ju 87 pilot of the war and was the lone recipient of Germany’s Knight’s Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. Ironically, the decorated ace was considered a lacklustre pilot earlier in his career.
What is a Ju 87 Stuka?
Junkers Ju 87 Sturzkampfflugzeug (“dive bomber”) or Stuka for short was the most famous German ground attack aircraft of World War Two.