The Junkers Ju 87 or Stuka (from Sturzkampfflugzeug, "dive bomber") was 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 and served the Axis forces in World War II.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
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- Wingspan 33.8ft (10.3m)
- Length 25.4ft (7.7m)
- Height 11.3ft (3.4m)
- Empty Weight 6,012lbs (2,727kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,637lbs (3,464kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.261
- Wing Loading 31.5lbs/ft2 (153.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 242.3ft2 (22.5m2)
- Drag Points 3425
Parts
- Number of Parts 85
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 414
