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 of 1936-1939 and served in Axis forces in World War II (1939-1945).
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 34.2ft (10.4m)
- Length 31.4ft (9.6m)
- Height 13.7ft (4.2m)
- Empty Weight 3,808lbs (1,727kg)
- Loaded Weight 4,067lbs (1,844kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.245
- Wing Loading 17.5lbs/ft2 (85.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 232.9ft2 (21.6m2)
- Drag Points 3842
Parts
- Number of Parts 51
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 277
