SPECIFICATIONS
The Ju-87 is the quintessential German WWII aircraft. The Stuka, which is short for Sturzkampfflugzeug (dive bomber),served with distinction
in almost every theatre. It was one of the keys to the early victories of the Wehrmact in Poland, France, the Low countries and around
the mediterranean.
In the Blitzkreig of Poland in 1939 and the early 1940's offensive operations, it acted as mobile artillery ahead of the wehrmact's fast moving armoured troops. With its screaming dive siren, the stuka spread fear amongst troops on the recieving end of its attacks. The aircraft's lines were quite unique with inverted gull like wings and an angular and aggressive appearing fuselage.
By the end of 1940 the Stuka was essentially obsolescent, however, the development of new ground attack aircraft was proceeding very
slowly, the Germans began developing an improved version of the Stuka. The D version, also known as the Dora mated the proven Stuka
airframe to an upgraded engine, increased the range and upgraded the armour.
The Dora version, saw extensive service on every front of the German war effort. Hans Rudel, the most decorated German pilot of WWII
flew a Dora. Rudel used the Stuka to sink a WWI era Russian battleship in Leningrad harbour. By February 1945, Rudel had flown over
1800 sorties, and destroyed over 202 tanks with his Stuka before being badly wounded after being hit by 40mm anti-aircraft fire. His
life was saved by his observer, but his right leg had to be amputated. Amazingly, he returned to service and destroyed 26 more tanks
before surrendering to US forces in May 1945. By the end of the war he had flown 2530 sorties and destroyed 2000 ground targets, sunk
a battleship, 2 cruisers and a destroyer. He ended the war as the most decorated German pilot of all time, and compiled a world record
for most operational sorties by any pilot. His skills were later influential in the development of the A-10 Warthog II by the US military
in the 1970's. Without his trusty Stuka, Rudel would never have achieved his remarkable career.
Utilising a detailed fibreglass fuselage and cowl together with composite construction wings and tailplane parts, the final finish
is sprayed matt ready for any scale detailing and weathering you wish to add.
Features:Top quality fiberglass molded fuselage and cowling; Composite wings, aileron, flaps
Due to our Warbirds having an accurate outline they will, depending on engine choice, may need additional nose weight to balance. This is unlike other brands who extend the nose to get around this problem.
Wing span: 78.5" Length: 56"
Flying Weight: 11-13lbs approx.
5 Channels, 9 servos
Engine: 1.20 Four stroke or equivalent
Optional:
Spinner, cannons and pilots.
See below for pricing structure
Composite Stuka RRP £349.95
Composite Stuka £319.95 plus options. eg. Stuka plus Cannons and Pilots £399.95
Stuka options
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“I would like my model to have greater detail, is this possible?”
Our team consists of some very seasoned modellers with many years of experience. We can offer a tailor made detailing service to your own requirements. Contact us for further information and costs for your one of a kind masterpiece. We also offer several scale accessories to embellish your warbird or scale model.