Junkers Ju 87R (S2+MR) of 7.

/StG 77
with paint scheme used during the
Balkan campaign of April 1941. This
version of the Ju 87, with long range
underwing fuel tanks, was first used
operationally during the Norwegian
campaign in 1940.
 devastated the approaches to the Dirschau bridger over the Vistula at
4:34 am, some 11 minutes before Germany declared war on Poland.
Subsequntly, the Ju 87B-1 played a tremendous part in the Polish
Campaign, destroying all but two of the Polish Navy surface
warships, heavily bombing Polish troops (on many occasions within
Ju 87B (B-1/B-2) - An important development was that of 330 ft/100 m of advancing German forces. On one ghastly occasion
the automatic bombing or dive control system of the Ju 87B. This Ju 87B-1s virtually wiped out a Polish Infantry Division at the
consisted of an Askania autopilot, which was used together with a Piotrkow railway station.
Revi gunsight. The bomb release gear, elevator controls, and dive
brakes were linked to this system. Before attacking the pilot would Ju 87R (R-1/R-2) - The Ju 87R was a long-range version of
set the bomb release height and go thru a checklist of about 10 items. the Ju 87B, with design features of the Ju 87C. The out-of-sequence
The deployment of the dive brakes automatically set up the dive R-designation stood for `Reichweite', or range. They were intended
adjusting the elevator trim tab, and putting the aircraft into a dive. for anti-ship attacks, and proved very effective during the fights in
The use of the elevator was forbidden (except in case of emergency) Scandinavia. An additional fuel transfer system was fitted, new fuel
so the pilot used ailerons only when setting up the attack angle via red tanks installed in the wing, and the outer wing attachment points
degree lines painted at various angles on the canopy. When the bomb were modified so that 300 litre fuel tanks could be carried instead of
release height was reached and the bombs were dropped and a light bombs. A single centerline 551 lbs (250 kg) bomb was the normal
came on the contact altimiter. All the pilot had to do was push a ordnance. The R-1 and R-2 were equivalent to the B-1 and B-2, but
button on the control column and the autopilot adjusted the elevator the R-1 had a longer range, because the B-2 model was heavier than
trim tab again, so that the aircraft became tail heavy and pulled itself the B-1. One Ju 87R aircraft was tested carrying a large container
out of the dive. The pilot thus needed not to be concerned too much hung on the main bomb crutch, intending to carry spare parts and
with the pull-out. This was just as well, because the pull-out put an o t h e r c a r g o .
acceleration of 6g on aircraft and pilot. Under such conditions one
could not expect the pilot to perform complicated control sequences. Type: Dive bomber and ground attack
Normal procedures called for a bomb release at an altitude of about Origin: Junkers Flugzeug und Motorenwerke AG
2,953 ft (900 m), which brought the Stuka down to about 1,312 ft Crew: Two
(400 m) before it started to regain altitude. First Flight: August 1938
The Ju 87B was to be the standard model during the early Final Delivery: 1941
years of World War II. It was powered by the much more powerful
Jumo 211A engine. This engine had fuel injection, an important Engine:
feature for an aircraft which had to be subjected to heavy G-forces Ju 87B-1
and acrobatic manoeuvres making it immune to iceing and engine Model: Junkers Jumo 211 A
cut-outs. A new engine cowling was designed, with a new air intake Type: Water-Cooled Inverted V12
on top of the cowling, and a deep half-circular radiator under it. The Number: One Horsepower: 1,100 hp
radiator was larger for the B-2 model than for the B-1, because the B-
2 had an even more powerful engine, and it can only be described as a Ju 87B-2
deliberate insult to the aerodynamicists. The Ju 87B-1 was powered Model: Junkers Jumo 211 Da
by 1,200 hp (895 kW) supercharged Jumo 211Da engine with a SC Type: Water-Cooled Inverted V12
500 1,102 lbs (500 kg) bombload. The Ju 87B-2 was an improved Number: One Horsepower: 1,200 hp
version with a 2,205 lbs (1000 kg) bombload. Some Ju 87B-2s flew
as single seaters allowing the use of a single 2,205 lbs (1000 kg)
centerline bomb. Dimensions:
The trousered undercarriage of the A-model was replaced by Wing span: 45 ft. 31 in. (13.8m)
a 'spatted' one, with closer-fitting leg covers and better streamlined Wing Surface Area: N/A
wheel spats. The change was more than cosmetic, for the Length: 36 ft. 5 in. (11.1m)
undercarriage was also redesigned and considerably strengthened. Height: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.9m)
The mainwheels were also moved slighlty backwards. If the Ju 87
had to operate from poor airfields, such as found at the Eastern front, Weights:
the spats were often removed because they tended to get clogged Empty: 6,080 lbs. (2750 kg)
with mud. It was not even uncommon for Ju 87s to have their Loaded: 9,371 lbs. (4250 kg)
undercarriage ripped off when operating from such airfields. Speed Performance:
in a dive built up to about 342 mph (550 km/h) and it became Maximum Speed: 242 mph (390 kph)
common practice to fit sirens, called 'Trumpets of Jericho' on the Cruise Speed: N/A
undercarriage legs in a special fitting to enhance the effect on morale Range (With Bomb Load): 373 miles (600 km)
of the Ju 87's attacks. This was driven by a small propeller on the left Initial Climb: N/A
undercarriage leg. When the siren was not installed the mount was Endurance: N/A
faired over, leaving a protrusion on the undercarriage. The sirens Service Ceiling: 26,250 ft. (8,000m)
were mostly discarded during the Battle of Britain, because they
reduced the performance of the already slow and vulnerable Ju 87.
Armament:
The greenhouse canopy of the Ju 87B was also different of that of the
Two 7.92mm MG 17 machine guns in wings.
Ju 87A, with sliding sections for the pilot and the gunner, which
One 7.92mm MG 17 machine gun in rear cockpit.
replaced the earlier hinged entry panels. The twin radio masts of the
JU 87A were replaced by a single, tall, vertical mast. Italy used
Bomb Load:
several examples of this aircraft under the name "Picchiatello" which
One 1,100 lb. (500 kg) bomb on centerline.
led to the mistaken belief that it was made in Italy as the Breda 201.
Four 110 lb. (50 kg) bombs on wing racks
Three Ju 87B-1s made the first combat mission of World War II
wheny took of from Elbing at 4:26 am on 1 September 1939 and
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