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Stuka comes from the German word for dive bomber, Sturzkampfflugzeug.

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When a stuka dives the rush of air activates the sirens on each wing, which are part of the wing design


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What type of aircraft is stuka?

Dive bomber


What is the meaning of stuka bomber with reference to kalki's storyThe tiger king?

stuka were german's military aircraft designed for dive bombing who never missed their aim


What are the strengths of a stuka?

None, they weren't developed until 1935.


How long was a stuka?

11.00 m (36 ft 1.07 in)


What happened to the stuka during the battle of Britain?

During the Battle of Britain, the Stuka dive bomber, known for its precision and psychological impact, faced significant challenges. Although initially effective in early stages of the war, it was vulnerable to British fighters and anti-aircraft fire. The Luftwaffe suffered heavy losses, and the Stuka's effectiveness diminished as the Royal Air Force developed better tactics and defenses. Ultimately, the Stuka's role was overshadowed by the limitations it encountered during this critical aerial battle.


When was the Stuka dive bomber invented?

1935; mass production began in 1936.


Who designed the German Stuka?

The Junkers Ju 87, commonly known as the Stuka, was designed by Hermann Pohlmann, chief designer at Junkers Flugzeug und Motorenwerke AG. The Stuka was a dive bomber used by the German Luftwaffe during World War II, known for its distinctive inverted gull wings and screaming siren, or Jericho trumpet, that it emitted during dives.


What were the bomber planes called in World War 2 German?

The German's main bombers of WW2 were the Ju-87 Stuka, the Heinkel 111, the Dornier 215 and 217 and the Focke Wulf Condor.The German's main bombers of WW2 were the Ju-87 Stuka, the Heinkel 111, the Dornier 215 and 217 and the Focke Wulf Condor.