Junkers Ju87B - Revision history

Eddie05 at 09:22, 13 July 2023

2023-07-13T09:22:16Z

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Eddie05 at 09:16, 7 May 2023

2023-05-07T09:16:47Z

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	\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" \| [[File:Ac_de_ju-87.jpg\|400px]]		\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" \| [[File:Ac_de_ju-87.jpg\|400px]]
	\|- style="background:#666600; color:#fff;"		\|- style="background:#666600; color:#fff;"
	\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" \| '''Junkers Ju 87 Stuka'''		\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" \| '''Junkers Ju 87b Stuka'''
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	\| '''Type''' \|\| Dive Bomber		\| '''Type''' \|\| Dive Bomber
	\|- style="background:#f0f0f0;"		\|- style="background:#f0f0f0;"
	\| '''Armament''' \|\| 2 x 7.9 mm ~~Machine Guns,~~<br>~~1 x~~ 7.9 mm ~~Machine Gun~~ (tailgunner),<br>~~450~~ kg ~~bomb payload~~		\| '''Armament''' \|\| 2 x 7.92 mm MG17 <br> 1x 7.92 mm MG15 (tailgunner) <br> #Loadout1 1x 250 kg SC250 & 4x 50 kg SC50 <br> #Loadout2 1x 500 kg SC500
	\|- style="background: white;"		\|- style="background: white;"
	\| '''Crew''' \|\| 2 (Pilot, Tail Gunner)		\| '''Crew''' \|\| 2 (Pilot, Tail Gunner)
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	\| '''Type''' \|\| Dive Bomber		\| '''Type''' \|\| Dive Bomber
	\|- style="background:#f0f0f0;"		\|- style="background:#f0f0f0;"
	\| '''Armament''' \|\| ~~2 x 37mm~~ Cannons,<br>~~1 x~~ 7.9 mm Machine Gun (tailgunner)		\| '''Armament''' \|\| 2x 37 mm Cannons <br> 1x 7.9 mm Machine Gun (tailgunner)
	\|- style="background: white;"		\|- style="background: white;"
	\| '''Crew''' \|\| 2 (Pilot, Tail Gunner)		\| '''Crew''' \|\| 2 (Pilot, Tail Gunner)

Eddie05 at 19:42, 12 February 2023

2023-02-12T19:42:40Z

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Eddie05: Eddie05 moved page Ju87 to Junkers Ju87B

2023-02-12T19:42:28Z

Eddie05 moved page Ju87 to Junkers Ju87B

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Foe2: /* Junkers Ju 87G2 */

2021-11-22T21:24:29Z

Junkers Ju 87G2

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	\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" \| [[File:JU87 G2.png]]		\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" \| [[File:JU87 G2.png\|400px]]
	\|- style="background:#666600; color:#fff;"		\|- style="background:#666600; color:#fff;"
	\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" \| '''Junkers Ju 87G2 Stuka'''		\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" \| '''Junkers Ju 87G2 Stuka'''

Foe2: /* History */

2021-04-20T16:08:50Z

History

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	==History==		==History==
	With the G variant, the ~~ageing~~ airframe of the Ju 87 found new life as an anti-tank aircraft. This was the final operational version of the Stuka. ~~Armed~~ with he two 37 mm cannons~~, It~~ proved potent against allied armour. ~~the~~ Kanonenvogel ("cannon-bird"), as it was nicknamed, proved very successful in the hands of Stuka aces such as Rudel who was credited with destroying over 500 tanks on the Eastern Front. ~~however~~ flying low and slow meant that the JU87G was vulnerable to AA and enemy fighters, Rudel himself was shot down at least 32 times while flying Stukas.		With the G variant, the aging airframe of the Ju 87 found new life as an anti-tank aircraft. This was the final operational version of the Stuka, built from upgraded D variants and boosting a stronger engine for a few hundred additional horse powers. The outdated and magazine fed MG 15 in the rear is replaced by a MG 81z twin mount with some armour protection for the gunner. It fires fare more rounds per minute and is fed from a belt, increasing the defensive firepower considerably even though it's still just throwing 7,92mm at the enemy. However, if you ask for an increased calibre, take a look at those two 37 mm cannons dangling under your wings. This main armament proved very potent against allied armour and inspired the Luftwaffe to retrofit or construct other planes as dedicated tank hunters with large calibre guns as well. The Kanonenvogel ("cannon-bird"), as it was nicknamed, proved very successful in the hands of Stuka aces such as Rudel who was credited with destroying over 500 tanks on the Eastern Front. However, usually flying low and slow in order to find and hit enemy ground units meant that the JU87G was very vulnerable to AA and enemy fighters, Rudel himself was shot down at least 32 times while flying Stukas.

	==Game Play==		==Game Play==

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2021-04-20T16:08:21Z

Game Play

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	==Game Play==		==Game Play==
			A better engine and increased defensive armament might sound good on paper, but the Kanonenvogel with its massive gun pods under its wings is slow, extremely sluggish and very vulnerable. Even though the engine offers a noticeable performance boost, most of this is eaten up by the massively increased air drag and wing load. The plane was never designed to fly in this configuration. So be aware of these drawbacks - especially in low turns - or you will fall out of your turn, into a spin and onto the ground. And also be aware of any flying opposition. Always make sure you got friendly fighters around at the target area because your plane just can't compete in a dogfight.

			That being said, the G2 is one of the most feared threads for any allied tanker out there. While 3,7 cm is the same caliber as as with meager Pak 36, this gun is actually a Flak 37 using special AT ammunition to increase its armor penetration. Exclusively meant to take out tanks, this is still far from being able to punch a hole through the front of a Churchill. Make no mistake though: The sole reason for strapping AT guns to a plane is its potential to fire AP rounds at those spots of a tank, where they are not expected to land: on the roof and at its rear. The best penetration results will be achieved by coming in at a near 90° angle and hitting the thin roof. But this also offers the least time to aim and pull away safely so you will probably be better off coming in at low angles for starters with enough time to aim and a much easier escape route. The thin but big sides of a Sherman are a very good target to practice your aim and to find the convergence setting that's best suited for your personal approach. And it generally helps a lot to take a close look at your most common targets to identify armor plates that can be hit right-angled while coming in at a flat angle (f.e. the "fastback" of the Sherman's tail). Keep in mind that flying low, slow and in straight line makes you a perfect victim for enemy AA guns which will choose you as priority target. So try not to be too predictable. The life of a Kannonenvogel is dangerous for sure, but be assured, every axis soldier on sight will cheer if the seemingly impenetrable tank in front of him is suddenly blown up by an outdated Junkers screaming in from above to his rescue.
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Foe2 at 16:14, 24 December 2020

2020-12-24T16:14:43Z

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Foe2: /* Junkers Ju 87G2 */

2020-08-19T22:22:28Z

Junkers Ju 87G2

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	\|- style="background:#666600; color:#fff;"		\|- style="background:#666600; color:#fff;"
	\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" \| '''Junkers Ju 87G2 Stuka'''		\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" \| '''Junkers Ju 87G2 Stuka'''

Foe2: /* History */

2020-08-06T21:05:49Z

History

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	==History==		==History==
	With the G variant, the ageing airframe of the Ju 87 found new life as an anti-tank aircraft. This was the final operational version of the Stuka. Armed with he two 37 mm cannons, It proved potent against allied armour. the Kanonenvogel ("cannon-bird"), as it was nicknamed, proved very successful in the hands of Stuka aces such as Rudel who was credited with destroying over 500 tanks on the Eastern Front. however flying low and slow meant that the ~~JU87g~~ was vulnerable to AA and enemy fighters, Rudel himself was shot down at least 32 times while flying Stukas.		With the G variant, the ageing airframe of the Ju 87 found new life as an anti-tank aircraft. This was the final operational version of the Stuka. Armed with he two 37 mm cannons, It proved potent against allied armour. the Kanonenvogel ("cannon-bird"), as it was nicknamed, proved very successful in the hands of Stuka aces such as Rudel who was credited with destroying over 500 tanks on the Eastern Front. however flying low and slow meant that the JU87G was vulnerable to AA and enemy fighters, Rudel himself was shot down at least 32 times while flying Stukas.

	==Game Play==		==Game Play==