The Junkers Ju 87, popularly known as the " Stuka ", [b] is a German dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft. Designed by Hermann Pohlmann, it first flew in 1935. The Ju 87 made its …

Nov 18, 2025 · Stuka, a low-wing, single-engine monoplane—especially the Junkers JU 87 dive-bomber—used by the German Luftwaffe from 1937 to 1945, with especially telling effect during …

The Stuka became one of the most recognizable aircraft of World War II, partly due to its distinctive silhouette and the psychological effect of its sirens during dive attacks.

Jul 29, 2024 · The Junkers Ju 87 'Stuka' was a two-seater dive-bomber plane used by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) in various theatres of the Second World War (1939 to 45).

Jun 19, 2025 · It’s a long journey, but AHM is well on its way to bringing the Stuka back to life—not as a static display, but as a potential flying example of one of WWII’s most iconic (and …

3 days ago · From capture to testing, disposal to preservation—this is what REALLY happened to Germany's Junkers Ju 87 Stuka bombers after World War II.

Aug 26, 2024 · The Junkers Ju-87, or Stuka, was an accurate WW2 dive bomber that ultimately became obsolete due to advancements in aviation technology. Key features of the Stuka …

Mar 29, 2013 · From its inception, the Luftwaffe had displayed a marked predilection for the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka. The service was first and foremost a tool for the direct support of the …

For the German commanders, the Stuka was their flying artillery. It was instantly recognizable with its inverted gull wings, fixed spatted undercarriage and infamous Jericho-Trompete ("Jericho …

1 day ago · During a 2014 fishing competition off the coast of Croatia, a diver made an extraordinary discovery: a Ju-87 Stuka dive bomber, resting nearly intact on the ocean floor. …