Ju 87 R-2 Libya

This page is about the premium German bomber Ju 87 R-2 Libya. For other versions, see Ju 87 (Family).

Ju 87 R-2 Libya

Ju 87 R-2 Libya

Germany

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.3	1.3	1.3

Class:

PREMIUM

Bomber

Dive bomber

Purchase:400

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Description

The Ju 87 R-2 Libya is a premium rank I German bomber with a battle rating of 1.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Danger Zone".

It is identical to the standard Ju 87 R-2 except for its unique desert camo with a snake motif.

General info

Flight performance

Air brakes

Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps

Max speed

at 4 100 m383 km/h

Turn time27 s

Max altitude7 000 m

EngineJunkers Jumo 211D

TypeInline

Cooling systemWater

Take-off weight4 t

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 4,100 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	366	355	7000	28.1	29.1	6.5	6.5	434
Upgraded	403	383		25.9	27.0	14.0	9.6

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
X	✓	✓	✓	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
680	680	N/A	469	320	~18	~7

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 250	< 350	< 350	> 280

Survivability and armour

Crew2 people

Speed of destruction

Structural680 km/h

Gear680 km/h

• 8 mm Steel plate inside of pilot's seat
• 5 mm Steel plate between gunner and pilot

There is no protection on the engine or cooling systems. Since it is a dive bomber, the plane is especially vulnerable to flak and even small calibre AA fire. Due to the increased amount of drag on the plane at lower altitudes, it is best to make sure you do not dive too close to the ground when dive-bombing because if penetrated, your engine will overheat and die quickly from overheating before being able to return to base for repairs. The fuel tanks are located in the wings in close proximity to the fuselage, which makes them vulnerable to any explosive shrapnel from dropped bombs when flying level or pulling out of a dive.

Modifications and economy

Repair cost

AB147

RB193

SB2 416

Crew training450

Experts3 000

Aces45

Research Aces220 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

2 × 20 / 40 / 110 %

2 × 100 / 100 / 100 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Fuselage repair Radiator Airframe Compressor Wings repair Engine Cover Engine injection		mg_belt_pack mg17_new_gun mg_turret_belt_pack mg15_turret_new_gun

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Ju 87 R-2 Libya is armed with:

• 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, wing-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)

The different choices of ammunition types are as follows:

• Default: AP-T · Ball · Ball · AP-I · AI
• Tracers: AP-T
• Universal: AP-T · AP · AI · AP-I
• Stealth: AI · AP

Suspended armament

The Ju 87 R-2 Libya can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)
• 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb (500 kg total)
• 1 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bomb (1,000 kg total)
• 1 x Flam C 500 incendiary bomb

The 1,000 kg bomb is highly effective at this BR, especially in Simulator battles. Make sure to set a long enough fuse for bombing to reduce the chance of fuel leaks. The 1,000 kg bomb may destroy a base in one hit at its BR.

Defensive armament

The Ju 87 R-2 Libya is defended by:

• 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (900 rpg)

The different choices of ammunition are as follows:

• Default: AP-T · Ball · Ball · AP-I · AI
• Armored targets: AP · AP-T
• AP-T: AP-I · AP-T

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Not controllable	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Separate	Not controllable 1 gear	Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Turret with high fire rate
• Airbrakes that make dives and landing easier
• High maximum dive speed for its tier
• Becomes much easier to manoeuvre and retain speed above 1,000 m

Cons:

• Slow speeds and poor maneuverability at low altitudes
• Poor climb rate
• Poor energy retention at low altitudes
• Poor radiator performance in hot maps, cannot use WEP for long.
• Can carry only one bomb at a time
• Unprotected engine and pilot, vulnerable to head-on encounters

History

The Ju 87 R-2 Libya belonged to St.G 2 and was used off the Libyan coast in Timimi to attack Allied ships in the Mediterranean. It was flown by Lieutenant Hubert Pölz of 6./St.G 2 and participated in the sinking of HMS Auckland off Tobruk in June 1941. The markings designate the plane as the fourth plane in the sixth Staffel of the second Gruppe in Sturzkampfgeschwader 2.

Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the Ju 87 R-2 Libya from live.warthunder.com.
• Skins and camouflages for the Ju 87 R-2 can be used for the Ju 87 R-2 Libya.

See also

Related development

• Ju 87 R-2
• Ju 87 R-2 (Italy)

External links

• [Luftwaffe Camouflage and Markings] Schlange Sturzkampfflugzeug - The "Snake" Stuka

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