"Stuka" variants were still used until the end of the war. It however did suffer from a lack of manoeuvrability, speed, and defensive armament (a single rear gunner) making it vulnerable to enemy fighters. The "Stuka" (multiple variants) was used widely in the German "Blitzkrieg" style of warfare, and earned a reputation as a sturdy and accurate dive bomber. It was also equipped with a siren, the Jericho-Trompete ("Jericho Trumpet"), which in a dive would unleash a morale crushing whine. The Stuka's design included several innovative features, including automatic pull-up dive brakes to ensure that the aircraft recoveredįrom its attack dive even if the pilot blacked out. The aircraft was easily recognisable by its inverted gull wings and fixed undercarriage. The Ju 87 B-2 also nicknamed the "Stuka" was a single engine German dive bomber made by Junkers Flugzeug- und Motorenwerke AG (Junkers). Note: Base stats only (no upgrade installed)
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