Are there any Ju 87 still flying?

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1. Are there any Ju 87 still flying?
2. Was the Stuka a good plane?
3. What made the Stuka scream?
4. What replaced the Ju 87?
5. Why did German planes scream?
6. Why does the Stuka have a siren?
7. Did German Stukas have sirens?
8. How many Stukas were shot down?
9. Did Stukas bomb England?
10. Which is better B-17 vs B-24?

Are there any Ju 87 still flying?

Only two intact Stukas remain—one in the Chicago Museum of Industry and the second in the RAF Museum at Hendon.

Was the Stuka a good plane?

Stukas proved critical to the rapid conquest of Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium and France in 1940. Though sturdy, accurate, and very effective against ground targets, the Stuka was, like many other dive bombers of the period, vulnerable to fighter aircraft.

What made the Stuka scream?

As mentioned above, the Stuka's famous scream was due to a siren installed in the airplane (either in the leading edge of the wings or on the landing gear). This was phased out in later models because equipping a bomber with an air raid siren proved to be counterproductive once the enemy got over the initial shock.

What replaced the Ju 87?

Junkers Ju 187 The Junkers Ju 187 was a German projected dive bomber designed to replace the aging Junkers Ju 87 Stuka.

Why did German planes scream?

It was all for a propaganda effect. You can hear it just watching this gif. Siren devices were attached to the wings' leading edge just forward of the Stuka's fixed landing gear. The sound was meant to be memorable, weaken the morale of the enemy, and cause mass fear of the German dive-bomber.

Why does the Stuka have a siren?

Siren devices were attached to the wings' leading edge just forward of the Stuka's fixed landing gear. The sound was meant to be memorable, weaken the morale of the enemy, and cause mass fear of the German dive-bomber.

Did German Stukas have sirens?

Siren devices were attached to the wings' leading edge just forward of the Stuka's fixed landing gear. The sound was meant to be memorable, weaken the morale of the enemy, and cause mass fear of the German dive-bomber.

How many Stukas were shot down?

18), British planes shot down 18 Stukas. In fact, a total of 59 of the dive-bombers were destroyed in aerial combat during the summer of 1940. As expected, the Luftwaffe soon pulled its Ju 87s frontline service.

Did Stukas bomb England?

On 18 August 1940, a raid on the south coast by 109 Stukas resulted in 21 percent of its force destroyed or damaged. As the air assault evolved to a nighttime blitz on London and major British cities, the Stuka's role declined in the Battle of Britain.

Which is better B-17 vs B-24?

The B-17 had a very large wing and ailerons (the moveable portion of the wing), while the B-24 used a smaller wing and ailerons for speed. Thus, the Liberator was faster, but the Flying Fortress could fly higher. Typical approach landing speeds for both planes, using full wing flaps was 120 miles per hour.