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1/72 DIE-CAST GERMAN Ju-87
STUKA:
Every effort has been made to bring
you the best possible replica of one of
the most well known air craft of WWII.
The high level of detail, the exceptional
amount of die-cast metal used,
professional accurate paint schemes,
markings are tampo painted not
decals, actual rolling wheels, spinning
propeller, even the stand is provided
and it is unique in the manner in which it
holds your superb model at three
points not just one like so many
manufacturers do. Everything about this
model and all of Hobby Master's
models says "quality" from a company
that takes pride in every one they
produce.
1/72 DIE-CAST GERMAN Ju-87
STUKA:
Every effort has been made to bring
you the best possible replica of one of
the most well known air craft of WWII.
The high level of detail, the exceptional
amount of die-cast metal used,
professional accurate paint schemes,
markings are tampo painted not
decals, actual rolling wheels, spinning
propeller, even the stand is provided
and it is unique in the manner in which it
holds your superb model at three
points not just one like so many
manufacturers do. Everything about this
model and all of Hobby Master's
models says "quality" from a company
that takes pride in every one they
produce.
Information about the Ju-87 G1:
The Ju-87G was the final version of the Stuka. Stuka (a contraction of the word Sturzkampfflugzeug - dive
bomber) There were two versions used as tank busters, the G-1 (G-1s were minimal conversions from
D-3s) the G-1 was based on the short-wing span D-3 model while the G-2 (G-2s were rebuilt D-5s that were
much cleaner aerodynamically than the G-1), was based on the long-wing span D-5 model. Instead of dive
attacks Germany decided to go with the armament of two 37mm Rheinmetall-Borsig BK3,7 anti-tank
cannon. These weapons fired special armour-piercing ammunition, with tungsten cores, at a muzzle velocity
of 850m/sec. They were installed in gun pods fitted outboard of the landing gear legs. The ammunition was
in six-round clips per gun. The first operational trials were made in March 1943. The normal 7.9mm or
20mm wing guns were deleted and the holes were covered and this model recreates this. Dive bombing
was not possible with the additional weight of the guns, so the dive brakes were also deleted -- the Ju-87G
could still drop bombs, but not in a dive.
Initially, the Ju-87G was seen as quite dangerous to its crews. The additional weight and drag of the wing
guns adversely affected performance and handling, and low-level attacks in the face of the Russian AAA
and fighters seemed suicidal. But true as that was, it remained that the Ju-87G was extremely effective. By
1943 the 37mm gun was considered obsolete as an anti-tank gun on the ground, but from the air it was still
effective, because the Ju-87G could attack tanks from the rear or from above, were their armour was much
thinner. Not that the Germans refrained from trying out bigger cannon on anti-tank aircraft, but the Ju-87
could not possibly carry these, and larger aircraft such as the Ju-88 were not agile enough to operate
successfully against tanks. These Gustav models were specialized tank killers, nicknamed the
Panzerknacker (tank cracker) or Kanonenvogel (cannon bird). The Panzerknackers were extremely
vulnerable to enemy fighters, but they flew on regardless until the end of the war. Production of the Ju-87 was
ended in October 1944.
The Ju-87G was the final version of the Stuka. Stuka (a contraction of the word Sturzkampfflugzeug - dive
bomber) There were two versions used as tank busters, the G-1 (G-1s were minimal conversions from
D-3s) the G-1 was based on the short-wing span D-3 model while the G-2 (G-2s were rebuilt D-5s that were
much cleaner aerodynamically than the G-1), was based on the long-wing span D-5 model. Instead of dive
attacks Germany decided to go with the armament of two 37mm Rheinmetall-Borsig BK3,7 anti-tank
cannon. These weapons fired special armour-piercing ammunition, with tungsten cores, at a muzzle velocity
of 850m/sec. They were installed in gun pods fitted outboard of the landing gear legs. The ammunition was
in six-round clips per gun. The first operational trials were made in March 1943. The normal 7.9mm or
20mm wing guns were deleted and the holes were covered and this model recreates this. Dive bombing
was not possible with the additional weight of the guns, so the dive brakes were also deleted -- the Ju-87G
could still drop bombs, but not in a dive.
Initially, the Ju-87G was seen as quite dangerous to its crews. The additional weight and drag of the wing
guns adversely affected performance and handling, and low-level attacks in the face of the Russian AAA
and fighters seemed suicidal. But true as that was, it remained that the Ju-87G was extremely effective. By
1943 the 37mm gun was considered obsolete as an anti-tank gun on the ground, but from the air it was still
effective, because the Ju-87G could attack tanks from the rear or from above, were their armour was much
thinner. Not that the Germans refrained from trying out bigger cannon on anti-tank aircraft, but the Ju-87
could not possibly carry these, and larger aircraft such as the Ju-88 were not agile enough to operate
successfully against tanks. These Gustav models were specialized tank killers, nicknamed the
Panzerknacker (tank cracker) or Kanonenvogel (cannon bird). The Panzerknackers were extremely
vulnerable to enemy fighters, but they flew on regardless until the end of the war. Production of the Ju-87 was
ended in October 1944.
THE BEST STUKA PILOT:
The best known and most effective Stuka pilot, Hans Ulrich Rudel (Oberst St.G2.). Oberst would be the
equivalent to USAAF Colonel or RAF Group Captain. Rudel's squadron of nine tank-busting Ju-87 G-1 was
assigned to support the 3rd SS Panzer Division "Totenkopf". On the first day of the Operation Citadel (July
4, 1943 – August 23, 1943), during his first mission, Rudel knocked out four Soviet tanks and by the
evening, his score grew to twelve. Ju-87 G I was used extensively in battle during the Offensive of Kursk.
Rudel found that the best way to knock out tanks was to hit them in the back (T-34's rear mounted engine
and its cooling system did not permit the installation of heavier armor plating) or the side. Interesting fact is
that attacking the back of the tank meant that the plane had to come from the rear flying towards friendly
territory - great advantage if the plane got damaged during the attack. By wars end Rudel had the following
records; 2,530 missions of combat, 9 air to air victories), 519 + destroyed tanks, 800 vehicles of all the
types, 150 pieces of artillery,
innumerable bridges, 70 amphibious boats, a battleship, a cruiser, destroyer.
The best known and most effective Stuka pilot, Hans Ulrich Rudel (Oberst St.G2.). Oberst would be the
equivalent to USAAF Colonel or RAF Group Captain. Rudel's squadron of nine tank-busting Ju-87 G-1 was
assigned to support the 3rd SS Panzer Division "Totenkopf". On the first day of the Operation Citadel (July
4, 1943 – August 23, 1943), during his first mission, Rudel knocked out four Soviet tanks and by the
evening, his score grew to twelve. Ju-87 G I was used extensively in battle during the Offensive of Kursk.
Rudel found that the best way to knock out tanks was to hit them in the back (T-34's rear mounted engine
and its cooling system did not permit the installation of heavier armor plating) or the side. Interesting fact is
that attacking the back of the tank meant that the plane had to come from the rear flying towards friendly
territory - great advantage if the plane got damaged during the attack. By wars end Rudel had the following
records; 2,530 missions of combat, 9 air to air victories), 519 + destroyed tanks, 800 vehicles of all the
types, 150 pieces of artillery,
innumerable bridges, 70 amphibious boats, a battleship, a cruiser, destroyer.
AIRCRAFT SPECS:
Type: Ju-87G-1
Function: anti-tank
Year: 1942
Crew: 2
Engines: 1 * 1400hp Junkers Jumo 211J
Wing Span: 15.00 m
Length: 11.50 m
Height: 3.90 m
Wing Area: 33.69m2
Empty Weight: 4400 kg
Max.Weight: 6600 kg
Speed: 314 km/h
Range: 320 km
Armament: 2 x 37 mm cannons, 1 x 7.92
mm mg
Type: Ju-87G-1
Function: anti-tank
Year: 1942
Crew: 2
Engines: 1 * 1400hp Junkers Jumo 211J
Wing Span: 15.00 m
Length: 11.50 m
Height: 3.90 m
Wing Area: 33.69m2
Empty Weight: 4400 kg
Max.Weight: 6600 kg
Speed: 314 km/h
Range: 320 km
Armament: 2 x 37 mm cannons, 1 x 7.92
mm mg
