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 combat debut in …

Dec 26, 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 …

5 days ago · In the spring of 1941, as Nazi Germany unleashed its invasion of Yugoslavia, the terrifying Ju 87 Stuka became a symbol of total air dominance. Italian operated Stukas joined the opening …

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).

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.

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 Trumpet") …

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 controversial) aircraft.

Mar 27, 2025 · One such frightful technology developed by Berlin’s deviously ingenious engineers was the Junkers Ju 87 Sturzkampfflugzeug (“Dive Bomber” in German) or, more simply, the “Stuka.” The …

Apr 29, 2025 · The Stuka, an iconic aircraft of World War II, is renowned for its unique design and dive-bombing capabilities. Its full name, Junkers Ju 87, might not ring a bell with the average person, but …

The Junkers Ju 87, commonly known as the Stuka (from Sturzkampfflugzeug, meaning “ dive bomber ” in German), was a German dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft used during World War II.