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急降下時の風切音がサイレンに似ていることから「悪魔のサイレン」とも呼ばれたそうです。

急降下時の風切音がサイレンに似ていることから「悪魔のサイレン」とも呼ばれたそうです。

''This is the carrier-based version of Germany's exemplary dive bomber.''<br>

''This is the carrier-based version of Germany's exemplary dive bomber.<br>Known as the "Stuka", this famous aircraft boasts excellent dive-bombing performance with its distinctive inverse gullwing design.<br>It is known as the "Siren of the Devil" due to the siren-like wind noise produced when it dives.'' 

''Known as the "Stuka", this famous aircraft boasts excellent dive-bombing performance with its distinctive inverse gullwing design.''<br>

''It is known as the "Siren of the Devil" due to the siren-like wind noise produced when it dives.'' 

==Notes==

==Notes==

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{{Category:Anti-Installation Dive Bombers|equipment=true}}

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===How To Obtain===

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'''Stock equipment''' of {{Ship/Link|Graf Zeppelin Kai}}

'''Stock equipment''' of {{Ship/Link|Graf Zeppelin Kai}}

'''From quests: '''[[Quests#D6|D6]], [[Quests#D7|D7]]

'''From quests:''' [[Quests#D6|D6]], [[Quests#D7|D7]]

''Ranking reward for:''

''Ranking reward for:''

* Oct 2013: 1-3, 101-500

* Oct 2013: 1-3, 101-500

===Updates History===

 

* '''2013-11-01: Implemented'''

 

* '''2013-12-24: Stats increased: {{ASW}}+2 → {{ASW}}+5'''

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* '''2013-11-01:''' '''Implemented'''

* '''2013-12-24:''' '''Stats increased:'''  '''{{ASW}}+2 → {{ASW}}+5 '''

* '''2019-03-27:''' Ability to [[Anti-Installation#General Characteristics|target installations]] added

* '''2019-03-27:''' Ability to [[Anti-Installation#General Characteristics|target installations]] added

==Trivia==

==Trivia==

<h4>Historical Information</h4>

;Historical Information

The '''Junkers Ju87C ''Sturzkampfflugzeug'''''<nowiki/>'' ''(''Dive Bomber'', literally "Falling Warplane", condensed to "Stuka") is a dive bomber developed in Germany and designed by Hermann Pohlmann who determined that any dive bomber must be simple and robust.

The '''Junkers Ju87C ''Sturzkampfflugzeug'''''<nowiki/>'' ''(''Dive Bomber'', literally "Falling Warplane", condensed to "Stuka") is a dive bomber developed in Germany and designed by Hermann Pohlmann who determined that any dive-bomber must be simple and robust.

After the Nazi Party came to power, design of a new bomber was prioritized by the German Aviation Ministry (RLM) which turned to the designs of Hermann Pohlmann of Junkers and the co-designer of the Junkers JuK47, Karl Plauth. Ernst Udet, an ace of the Luftwaffe, was a major proponent of the concept of dive-bombing after flying the American Curtiss ''HawkⅡ'', bringing dive bomber development to the fore of German aviation engineering.

After the Nazi Party came to power, design of a new bomber was prioritized by the German Aviation Ministry (RLM) which turned to the designs of Hermann Pohlmann of Junkers and the co-designer of the Junkers JuK47, Karl Plauth. Ernst Udet, an ace of the Luftwaffe, was a major proponent of the concept of dive-bombing after flying the American Curtiss ''HawkⅡ'', bringing dive bomber development to the fore of German aviation engineering.

The prototype Ju87A1, powered by a 515 hp ''Kestrel'' liquid-cooled V12 engine first flew in September 1935. However, it fatally crashed in January 1936 near Dresden killing Junkers' chief test pilot and his engineer. Investigation showed that the square twin-fins and rudders were too weak, collapsing under the stress induced by dive testing. This prompted a change to a single vertical stabilizer design and heavy plating with brackets were fitted to withstand the forces of a dive. Hydraulic dive brakes were among the other additions made at this phase.

The prototype Ju87A1, powered by a 515 hp ''Kestrel'' liquid-cooled V12 engine first flew in September 1935. However, it fatally crashed in January 1936 near Dresden killing Junkers' chief test pilot and his engineer. Investigation showed that the square twin-fins and rudders were too weak, collapsing under the stress induced by dive testing. This prompted a change to a single vertical stabilizer design and heavy plating with brackets were fitted to withstand the forces of a dive. Hydraulic dive brakes were among the other additions made at this phase.

The RLM however was still uninterested in the Ju87 and did not like that its engine was British sourced. Junkers suggested in 1935 to install a Daimler-Benz ''DB600'' engine until Junkers' ''Jumo 210'' engine was available, which was accepted by the RLM. The second prototype unit did not fly for a long time due to design problems and fears of poor stability. DB600 engines were also unavailable, so a BMW ''Hornet'' was substituted. Testing only resumed in late February 1935, and the Ju87A2 was finally fitted with a ''Jumo 210A'' in March 1936 and then a ''Jumo 210G'' a year later.  

The RLM however was still uninterested in the Ju87 and did not like that its engine was British-sourced. Junkers suggested in 1935 to install a Daimler-Benz ''DB600'' engine until Junkers' ''Jumo 210'' engine was available, which was accepted by the RLM. The second prototype unit did not fly for a long time due to design problems and fears of poor stability. DB600 engines were also unavailable, so a BMW ''Hornet'' was substituted. Testing only resumed in late February 1935, and the Ju87A2 was finally fitted with a ''Jumo 210A'' in March 1936 and then a ''Jumo 210G'' a year later.  

Flight Captain Hesselbach praised its performance but Luftwaffe General Field Marshall Wolfram von Richthofen stated that it had little chance of becoming the Luftwaffe's principal dive bomber as it was underpowered. Development of the Ju87 was ordered canceled, but Ernst Udet rejected the order the next day, allowing Ju87 development to continue.

Flight Captain Hesselbach praised its performance but Luftwaffe General Field Marshall Wolfram von Richthofen stated that it had little chance of becoming the Luftwaffe's principal dive bomber as it was underpowered. Development of the Ju87 was ordered canceled, but Ernst Udet rejected the order the next day, allowing Ju87 development to continue.