Ju 87 Stuka History

Its maiden flight is in May 1935. It entered service in 1937. It was developed from K-47. It showed devastating result in war against Poland and France. But in Britain front where spitfire and hurricane had air superiority, it was vulnerable. It carried 250 kg bomb and later on 500 kg bomb. It dive in on the enemy with almost 90 degree angle and as soon as the bomb was released the plane automatically leveled. Many versions were developed and the previous version was sent to the training schools.

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