The Junkers Ju 87 dive bomber is certainly one of the most famous aircraft of World War II.
This distinctive "gull-wing" aircraft rose to fame in the early stages of the war when Germany enjoyed virtual air superiority.
The Stuka's design included several innovative features, including automatic dive brakes under both wings to ensure that the aircraft recovered from its dive attack even if the pilot blacked out due to acceleration.
It soon became a symbol of the German "Blitzkrieg" in the first phase of World War II, providing air support for the Wehrmacht's Panzer divisions.
Used extensively by the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain, where it showed its weaknesses compared to the faster and well-armed modern fighters such as the Hurricane and Spitfire
Plastic model kit
Decals:
Scale 1:72
unbuilt/ unpainted
Paint and glue not included
This distinctive "gull-wing" aircraft rose to fame in the early stages of the war when Germany enjoyed virtual air superiority.
The Stuka's design included several innovative features, including automatic dive brakes under both wings to ensure that the aircraft recovered from its dive attack even if the pilot blacked out due to acceleration.
It soon became a symbol of the German "Blitzkrieg" in the first phase of World War II, providing air support for the Wehrmacht's Panzer divisions.
Used extensively by the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain, where it showed its weaknesses compared to the faster and well-armed modern fighters such as the Hurricane and Spitfire
Plastic model kit
- 110 parts
Decals:
- Junkers Ju 87B-1 Stuka VK+ER, II./Sturzkampfgeschwader 77, Breslau-Schöngarten, Germany, spring 1939
- Junkers Ju 87B-1 T6+IH, I./Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann", Balkans, 1940/ 41
Scale 1:72
unbuilt/ unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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