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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
  
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=== Flight performance ===
 
=== Flight performance ===
 
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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Unlocking the 37 mm belts is a must for this aircraft. The default belt is a mix of HE and AP rounds, resulting in only half of the trigger pull hitting what you want. Instead of staggering the rounds one trigger pull is HE one trigger pull is AP, it is mixed. After that, it matters not which way the Stuka pilot researches his or her modules.
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
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* 2 x 37 mm BK 3,7 cannons, wing-mounted (12 rpg = 24 total)
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* 2 x 37 mm BK 3.7 cannons, wing-mounted (12 rpg = 24 total)
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
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== Usage in battles ==
 
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The Stuka has always been famous for its ground strike capabilities. The Stuka G-1 is no exception; with twin 37mm Bordkanone, destructive power is at your command. However, the Stuka G-1 cannot be used to hunt bombers or fighters: you can try, but the results will be disappointing.  
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The Stuka has always been famous for its ground strike capabilities. The Stuka G-1 is no exception; with twin 37 mm Bordkanone, destructive power is at your command. However, the Stuka G-1 cannot be used to hunt bombers or fighters: you can try, but the results will be disappointing.
  
 
(The guns have a convergence range of 700m with vertical targeting on)
 
(The guns have a convergence range of 700m with vertical targeting on)
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In simulator battles, before delving into basic attacking procedure, '''it is recommended to ''trim'' the aircraft before anything else (once after taking off).''' This is to ensure the ease of aiming the turret gun, as that is your only 'offensive' weaponry. (Elevation -10%, Rudder around -1 ~ -2%?)
 
In simulator battles, before delving into basic attacking procedure, '''it is recommended to ''trim'' the aircraft before anything else (once after taking off).''' This is to ensure the ease of aiming the turret gun, as that is your only 'offensive' weaponry. (Elevation -10%, Rudder around -1 ~ -2%?)
  
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After taking off and trimming, fly to around 600m above ground and lower throttle to around 80% ~ 90%. Avoid any AAA zones as much as possible, as your plane is no IL-2. Use your slow speed to your advantage to spot any possible ground targets.  
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After taking off and trimming, fly to around 600m above ground and lower throttle to around 80% ~ 90%. Avoid any AAA zones as much as possible, as your plane is no IL-2. Use your slow speed to your advantage to spot any possible ground targets.
  
 
Once a potential target is spotted, increase throttle to 95%. It is best that the angle of attack is shallow and maintain a speed 300km/h and above. When climbing after an attack, it is recommended to shallow climb, as it increases the distance between the Stuka and the target, allowing better readjustments and maintaining high energy to turn. Coming in at a shallow angle of attack is important because the AI tanks may bounce shells at high angles, so coming in at a shallow angle of attack reduce the chances of these ricochets from occurring.
 
Once a potential target is spotted, increase throttle to 95%. It is best that the angle of attack is shallow and maintain a speed 300km/h and above. When climbing after an attack, it is recommended to shallow climb, as it increases the distance between the Stuka and the target, allowing better readjustments and maintaining high energy to turn. Coming in at a shallow angle of attack is important because the AI tanks may bounce shells at high angles, so coming in at a shallow angle of attack reduce the chances of these ricochets from occurring.
  
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When attacking, always have your Stuka fly towards the direction that is in path of the ground target. It is not recommended to 'chase' the target as that will bleed energy. Unlike the Hs. 129, the Stuka G-1 does not have forward firing light machine guns to help guide your shots, so it is best to practice a lot in custom battles on tank missions with AI tanks.  
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When attacking, always have your Stuka fly towards the direction that is in path of the ground target. It is not recommended to 'chase' the target as that will bleed energy. Unlike the Hs. 129, the Stuka G-1 does not have forward firing light machine guns to help guide your shots, so it is best to practice a lot in custom battles on tank missions with AI tanks.
  
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For beginners, it is best to make a habit of "one-shot-per-run", as firing multiple times to make a hit are wasteful and risky. Remember, the plane essentially have two anti-tank guns that fires at the same time, meaning firing multiple times will reduce energy and increase risk of stall. So, if a pair of shots miss, control your urge: let go, pull up, WEP, climb, level, build energy, and try again.  
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For beginners, it is best to make a habit of "one-shot-per-run", as firing multiple times to make a hit are wasteful and risky. Remember, the plane essentially have two anti-tank guns that fires at the same time, meaning firing multiple times will reduce energy and increase risk of stall. So, if a pair of shots miss, control your urge: let go, pull up, WEP, climb, level, build energy, and try again.
  
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The greater threat is not the ground AAs nor the enemy plane: it is the lack of patience. Have composure, memorize the mistakes, and adapt.  
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The greater threat is not the ground AAs nor the enemy plane: it is the lack of patience. Have composure, memorize the mistakes, and adapt.
  
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If an enemy plane comes towards the area of operation, ignore the enemy. Complete the Stuka's job as the objective is more important. Try your very best to squeeze in a few more grounded targets with a clear mind, as it will contribute with your Spawn Points and economy. Dealing with the enemy should be done after the objective is completed or the ammunition runs out.  
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If an enemy plane comes towards the area of operation, ignore the enemy. Complete the Stuka's job as the objective is more important. Try your very best to squeeze in a few more grounded targets with a clear mind, as it will contribute with your Spawn Points and economy. Dealing with the enemy should be done after the objective is completed or the ammunition runs out.
  
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It is understandable that many players want to start flying their desired fighters, but a sloppy job will contributes nothing to your team and yourself. The plane is also rewarding on good runs, so try your best. The plane may be cheap, but repeating the process is very taxing on motivation.  
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It is understandable that many players want to start flying their desired fighters, but a sloppy job will contributes nothing to your team and yourself. The plane is also rewarding on good runs, so try your best. The plane may be cheap, but repeating the process is very taxing on motivation.
  
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All planes armed with high calibre tank guns requires one virtue to be effective and this plane is no exception to it: patience.  
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All planes armed with high calibre tank guns requires one virtue to be effective and this plane is no exception to it: patience.
  
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Unlocking the 37 mm belts is a must for this aircraft. The default belt is a mix of HE and AP rounds, resulting in only half of the trigger pull hitting what you want. Instead of staggering the rounds one trigger pull is HE one trigger pull is AP, it is mixed. After that, it matters not which way the Stuka pilot researches his or her modules.
 
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
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* Powerful cannons, light pillboxes and medium, light, and heavy tanks will find that four shells (or two clicks of a mouse) will destroy them
 
* Powerful cannons, light pillboxes and medium, light, and heavy tanks will find that four shells (or two clicks of a mouse) will destroy them
 
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* Armour around the pilot, gunner, and engine
 
* Able to be used in different roles (attacker, support fighter, etc...)
 
* Able to be used in different roles (attacker, support fighter, etc...)
  
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== History ==
 
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By 1942, the need for a new ground attack aircraft was ever present. The ageing Ju 87 was proving to be obsolete, and the new Henschel Hs 129 was underpowered and ill-protected. Hans-Ulrich Rudel, a Stuka ace, proposed a pair of 37 mm cannons be added to a Ju 87 D. Thus, the "Kanonenvogel" or "cannon-bird" was born. The Ju 87 G was most famously piloted by Rudel himself, who destroyed a countless amount of Soviet equipment with it. Hans-Ulrich Rudel was the only person to be awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds, one of Germany's highest awards. The highest-scoring ace of World War II, Erich Hartmann, also held the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds – but his Oak Leaves were not gold). Rudel survived the war and his input was used to create the A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft.
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By 1942, the need for a new ground attack aircraft was ever present. The ageing Ju 87 was proving to be obsolete, and the new Henschel Hs 129 was underpowered and ill-protected. Hans-Ulrich Rudel, a Stuka ace, proposed a pair of 37 mm cannons be added to a Ju 87 D. Thus, the "Kanonenvogel" or "cannon-bird" was born. The Ju 87 G was most famously piloted by Rudel himself, who destroyed a countless amount of Soviet equipment with it. Hans-Ulrich Rudel was the only person to be awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds, one of Germany's highest awards. The highest-scoring ace of World War II, Erich Hartmann, also held the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds – but his Oak Leaves were not gold. Rudel survived the war and his input was used to create the A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft.
  
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"By early 1943 the Luftwaffe, or rather the whole German army at the Eastern Front, faced a critical problem fighting Soviet armored forces. The equipment intended to stop the ""Russian steam roller"" included a special anti-tank version of the Stuka that appeared in late 1942.
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By early 1943 the Luftwaffe, or rather the whole German army at the Eastern Front, faced a critical problem fighting Soviet armored forces. The equipment intended to stop the "Russian steam roller" included a special anti-tank version of the Stuka that appeared in late 1942.
  
 
The first anti-tank variant, the Ju 87G-1, was based on the Ju 87D-3 variant. The main distinction of the G-1 was that it had two containers fitted under the wings to house 37 mm Bordkanone BK 3.7 cannons (an airborne version of the Rheinmetall Flak 18 anti-aircraft gun), with 6 rounds each. The shells were kept in magazines protruding beyond the sides of the container. The long-barrelled anti-aircraft gun brought the tungsten-core sabots to an initial velocity of 1,170 m/s, allowing the gun to be fired at a distance of about 800 m. This was quite sufficient to pierce the rear or upper plating of the T-34 tank.
 
The first anti-tank variant, the Ju 87G-1, was based on the Ju 87D-3 variant. The main distinction of the G-1 was that it had two containers fitted under the wings to house 37 mm Bordkanone BK 3.7 cannons (an airborne version of the Rheinmetall Flak 18 anti-aircraft gun), with 6 rounds each. The shells were kept in magazines protruding beyond the sides of the container. The long-barrelled anti-aircraft gun brought the tungsten-core sabots to an initial velocity of 1,170 m/s, allowing the gun to be fired at a distance of about 800 m. This was quite sufficient to pierce the rear or upper plating of the T-34 tank.
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However, if operated by an experienced gunner, the Gustav was able to hit the tank's most vulnerable parts, such as its engines, fuel tanks, and ammunition stowage bins. This was the reason why the Ju 87G-1's tests were considered successful, and the military came to the conclusion that the prospect of its use in combat was reasonable, since the situation was hopeless otherwise, as there were no other aircraft anywhere near suitable for fighting tanks.
 
However, if operated by an experienced gunner, the Gustav was able to hit the tank's most vulnerable parts, such as its engines, fuel tanks, and ammunition stowage bins. This was the reason why the Ju 87G-1's tests were considered successful, and the military came to the conclusion that the prospect of its use in combat was reasonable, since the situation was hopeless otherwise, as there were no other aircraft anywhere near suitable for fighting tanks.
  
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Production Ju 87D-3s were converted to G-1s on site by the troops. For this conversion, the cannon-housing containers could be easily removed and replaced with standard bomb racks. None of the aircraft had dive flaps, but the brackets to fit them remained. A total of about 40 machines were converted in this fashion."
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Production Ju 87D-3s were converted to G-1s on site by the troops. For this conversion, the cannon-housing containers could be easily removed and replaced with standard bomb racks. None of the aircraft had dive flaps, but the brackets to fit them remained. A total of about 40 machines were converted in this fashion.
  
 
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{{Youtube-gallery|owYlJZ4LgyA|'''The Shooting Range #36''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 06:02 discusses the Ju 87 Stuka.}}
 
{{Youtube-gallery|owYlJZ4LgyA|'''The Shooting Range #36''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 06:02 discusses the Ju 87 Stuka.}}
  
 
== See also ==
 
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* [[Ju 87 G-2]]
 
* [[Ju 87 G-2]]
 
* [[Tempest Mk V (Vickers P)]]
 
* [[Tempest Mk V (Vickers P)]]
  
 
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkers_Ju_87#Ju_87G Wikipedia - Junkers Ju 87G]
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* [[wikipedia:Junkers_Ju_87#Ju_87G|[Wikipedia] Junkers Ju 87G]]
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* [[wikipedia:BK_3,7|[Wikipedia] Bordkanone 3,7 (BK 3,7)]]
  
 
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This page is about the German attacker Ju 87 G-1. For other uses, see Ju 87 (Family).
Ju 87 G-1
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Ju 87 G-1
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Description

The Ju 87 G-1 is a rank I German attacker with a battle rating of 2.0 (AB), 1.3 (RB), and 2.7 (SB). It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.

The differences between the G-1 and G-2 variants are the wing types utilized. The G-1 employs the same wing type as the Ju 87 D-3 while the G-2 instead utilizes the same wing area as the Ju 87 D-5 variant.

Regarded highly by famed German ace Hans-Ulrich Rudel, the Ju 87 G is one of the deadliest ground attack aircraft in War Thunder. Building upon the classic "Stuka" design, German engineers fitted a pair of Bordkanone 37mm cannons to early Ju 87 D models, creating a beast. Instead of bombs, this aircraft utilizes its twin synchronized 37 mm anti-tank cannons to demolish any armour it faces. Able to fire the German 37mm high-velocity armour piercing round, the Ju 87 G is more than a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, each cannon only holds 12 rounds of ammunition each, for a total of 12 individual shots. This puts a cap on how much total damage the Ju 87 G can do.

The Ju 87 G's armament, a pair of Bordkanone BK 3,7 cannons, are deadly in all regards. They are able to destroy most ground units and aircraft with a single press of the trigger. Equip air targets or armoured targets belt depending on what your target is. The armoured targets belt is fairly ineffective against aircraft and the air targets belt does next to nothing to armoured ground units.

The Ju 87 G-1 differs from its later counterpart, the Ju 87 G-2 in that it utilizes the earlier D models such as the Ju 87 D-3. The G-2 model uses the later Ju 87D-5 model.

By early 1943 the Luftwaffe, or rather the whole German army at the Eastern Front, faced a critical problem fighting Soviet armoured forces. The equipment intended to stop the "Russian steam roller" included a special anti-tank version of the Stuka that appeared in late 1942.

The first anti-tank variant, the Ju 87G-1, was based on the Ju 87D-3 variant. The main distinction of the G-1 was that it had two containers fitted under the wings to house 37 mm Bordkanone BK 3.7 cannons (an airborne version of the Rheinmetall Flak 18 anti-aircraft gun), with 6 rounds each. The shells were kept in magazines protruding beyond the sides of the container. The long-barrelled anti-aircraft gun brought the tungsten-core sabots to an initial velocity of 1,170 m/s, allowing the gun to be fired at a distance of about 800 m. This was quite sufficient to pierce the rear or upper plating of the T-34 tank.

When D-3s were converted to G-1s, the wing-mounted machine guns and the bomb racks were removed. The aircraft's armour was weakened. Unlike those on the standard Ju 87D-3, the radio operator/gunner's station, the fuel tanks in the centre wing section, and the radiator were not armoured on the anti-aircraft Stuka.

Tests showed that the Ju 87G-1's speed was reduced by 30-40 km/h and its manoeuvrability was noticeably impaired, which, in addition to its weakened armour and poor defensive armament, made the machine almost a perfect target for fighter attacks. Due to the aircraft's poor longitudinal stability, it was difficult to aim. The BK 3.7 cannon had quite a low rate of fire and low reliability as far as its automatic equipment was concerned. In fact, for a Ju 87G, success on the battlefield was possible only if it was flown by an experienced pilot and only if enemy anti-aircraft gunners and fighters provided little opposition.

However, if operated by an experienced gunner, the Gustav was able to hit the tank's most vulnerable parts, such as its engines, fuel tanks, and ammunition stowage bins. This was the reason why the Ju 87G-1's tests were considered successful, and the military came to the conclusion that the prospect of its use in combat was reasonable, since the situation was hopeless otherwise, as there were no other aircraft anywhere near suitable for fighting tanks.

Production Ju 87D-3s were converted to G-1s on site by the troops. For this conversion, the cannon-housing containers could be easily removed and replaced with standard bomb racks. None of the aircraft had dive flaps, but the brackets to fit them remained. A total of about 40 machines were converted in this fashion.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 4 000 m380 km/h
Turn time32 s
Max altitude7 000 m
EngineJunkers Jumo 211J
TypeInline
Cooling systemWater
Take-off weight7 t
Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 4,000 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
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AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 363 352 7000 33.8 36.0 9.0 8.9 513
Upgraded 398 380 30.4 32.0 14.8 11.6

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
X ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
730 800 N/A 880 680 ~13 ~5
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 270 < 270 < 350 > 325
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,000 m 1,180 hp 1,390 hp

Survivability and armour

Crew2 people
Speed of destruction
Structural730 km/h
Gear800 km/h
  • 4 mm Steel - Under engine plate
  • 4 mm Steel - Cockpit tub
  • 4 mm Steel - Rear gunner plate
  • 4 mm Steel - Rear glass plates
  • 8 mm Steel - Behind pilot's chair
  • 8 mm Steel - Headrest
  • 50 mm Bulletproof Glass

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB253 → 325 Sl icon.png
RB322 → 413 Sl icon.png
SB707 → 908 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications5 970 Rp icon.png
4 500 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost410 Ge icon.png
Crew training1 800 Sl icon.png
Experts6 300 Sl icon.png
Aces80 Ge icon.png
Research Aces135 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
20 / 50 / 80 % Sl icon.png
106 / 106 / 106 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
300 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Research:
400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
300 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
450 Rp icon.png
Cost:
340 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
380 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
Mods new engine.png
Engine
Research:
500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
380 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
Mods metanol.png
Engine injection
Research:
640 Rp icon.png
Cost:
480 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
450 Rp icon.png
Cost:
340 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
640 Rp icon.png
Cost:
480 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
bk37_belt_pack
Research:
400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
300 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods ammo.png
mg_turret_belt_pack
Research:
450 Rp icon.png
Cost:
340 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods weapon.png
bk37_new_gun
Research:
500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
380 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
Mods turret gun.png
mg81_turret_new_gun
Research:
640 Rp icon.png
Cost:
480 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png

Unlocking the 37 mm belts is a must for this aircraft. The default belt is a mix of HE and AP rounds, resulting in only half of the trigger pull hitting what you want. Instead of staggering the rounds one trigger pull is HE one trigger pull is AP, it is mixed. After that, it matters not which way the Stuka pilot researches his or her modules.

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 12 x 37 mm BK 3.7 cannon
Ammunition24 rounds
Fire rate160 shots/min
Main article: BK 3.7 (37 mm)

The Ju 87 G-1 is armed with:

  • 2 x 37 mm BK 3.7 cannons, wing-mounted (12 rpg = 24 total)

Defensive armament

Turret2 x 7.92 mm MG 81 machine gun
Ammunition2000 rounds
Fire rate1597 shots/min
Main article: MG 81 (7.92 mm)

The Ju 87 G-1 is defended by:

  • 2 x 7.92 mm MG 81 machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)

Usage in battles

The Stuka has always been famous for its ground strike capabilities. The Stuka G-1 is no exception; with twin 37 mm Bordkanone, destructive power is at your command. However, the Stuka G-1 cannot be used to hunt bombers or fighters: you can try, but the results will be disappointing.

(The guns have a convergence range of 700m with vertical targeting on)

In simulator battles, before delving into basic attacking procedure, it is recommended to trim the aircraft before anything else (once after taking off). This is to ensure the ease of aiming the turret gun, as that is your only 'offensive' weaponry. (Elevation -10%, Rudder around -1 ~ -2%?)

After taking off and trimming, fly to around 600m above ground and lower throttle to around 80% ~ 90%. Avoid any AAA zones as much as possible, as your plane is no IL-2. Use your slow speed to your advantage to spot any possible ground targets.

Once a potential target is spotted, increase throttle to 95%. It is best that the angle of attack is shallow and maintain a speed 300km/h and above. When climbing after an attack, it is recommended to shallow climb, as it increases the distance between the Stuka and the target, allowing better readjustments and maintaining high energy to turn. Coming in at a shallow angle of attack is important because the AI tanks may bounce shells at high angles, so coming in at a shallow angle of attack reduce the chances of these ricochets from occurring.

When attacking, always have your Stuka fly towards the direction that is in path of the ground target. It is not recommended to 'chase' the target as that will bleed energy. Unlike the Hs. 129, the Stuka G-1 does not have forward firing light machine guns to help guide your shots, so it is best to practice a lot in custom battles on tank missions with AI tanks.

For beginners, it is best to make a habit of "one-shot-per-run", as firing multiple times to make a hit are wasteful and risky. Remember, the plane essentially have two anti-tank guns that fires at the same time, meaning firing multiple times will reduce energy and increase risk of stall. So, if a pair of shots miss, control your urge: let go, pull up, WEP, climb, level, build energy, and try again.

The greater threat is not the ground AAs nor the enemy plane: it is the lack of patience. Have composure, memorize the mistakes, and adapt.

If an enemy plane comes towards the area of operation, ignore the enemy. Complete the Stuka's job as the objective is more important. Try your very best to squeeze in a few more grounded targets with a clear mind, as it will contribute with your Spawn Points and economy. Dealing with the enemy should be done after the objective is completed or the ammunition runs out.

It is understandable that many players want to start flying their desired fighters, but a sloppy job will contributes nothing to your team and yourself. The plane is also rewarding on good runs, so try your best. The plane may be cheap, but repeating the process is very taxing on motivation.

All planes armed with high calibre tank guns requires one virtue to be effective and this plane is no exception to it: patience.

Manual Engine Control

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

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Impressive turn rate at high speeds
  • Powerful cannons, light pillboxes and medium, light, and heavy tanks will find that four shells (or two clicks of a mouse) will destroy them
  • Good defensive turret
  • Armour around the pilot, gunner, and engine
  • Able to be used in different roles (attacker, support fighter, etc...)

Cons:

  • Lacks any frontal offensive machine guns/cannons whatsoever, making engagement with a fighter difficult
  • Very little cannon ammunition
  • Very slow
  • Vulnerable to damage
  • Incredibly slow roll rate, especially at high speeds
  • Bad high altitude performance
  • Inability to equip bombs or rockets

History

By 1942, the need for a new ground attack aircraft was ever present. The ageing Ju 87 was proving to be obsolete, and the new Henschel Hs 129 was underpowered and ill-protected. Hans-Ulrich Rudel, a Stuka ace, proposed a pair of 37 mm cannons be added to a Ju 87 D. Thus, the "Kanonenvogel" or "cannon-bird" was born. The Ju 87 G was most famously piloted by Rudel himself, who destroyed a countless amount of Soviet equipment with it. Hans-Ulrich Rudel was the only person to be awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds, one of Germany's highest awards. The highest-scoring ace of World War II, Erich Hartmann, also held the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds – but his Oak Leaves were not gold. Rudel survived the war and his input was used to create the A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft.

In-game description

By early 1943 the Luftwaffe, or rather the whole German army at the Eastern Front, faced a critical problem fighting Soviet armored forces. The equipment intended to stop the "Russian steam roller" included a special anti-tank version of the Stuka that appeared in late 1942.

The first anti-tank variant, the Ju 87G-1, was based on the Ju 87D-3 variant. The main distinction of the G-1 was that it had two containers fitted under the wings to house 37 mm Bordkanone BK 3.7 cannons (an airborne version of the Rheinmetall Flak 18 anti-aircraft gun), with 6 rounds each. The shells were kept in magazines protruding beyond the sides of the container. The long-barrelled anti-aircraft gun brought the tungsten-core sabots to an initial velocity of 1,170 m/s, allowing the gun to be fired at a distance of about 800 m. This was quite sufficient to pierce the rear or upper plating of the T-34 tank.

When D-3s were converted to G-1s, the wing-mounted machine guns and the bomb racks were removed. The aircraft's armor was weakened. Unlike those on the standard Ju 87D-3, the radio operator/gunner's station, the fuel tanks in the centre wing section, and the radiator were not armored on the anti-aircraft Stuka.

Tests showed that the Ju 87G-1's speed was reduced by 30-40 km/h and its maneuverability was noticeably impaired, which, in addition to its weakened armor and poor defensive armament, made the machine almost a perfect target for fighter attacks. Due to the aircraft's poor longitudinal stability, it was difficult to aim. The BK 3.7 cannon had quite a low rate of fire and a low reliability as far as its automatic equipment was concerned. In fact, for a Ju 87G, success on the battlefield was possible only if it was flown by an experienced pilot and only if enemy anti-aircraft gunners and fighters provided little opposition.

However, if operated by an experienced gunner, the Gustav was able to hit the tank's most vulnerable parts, such as its engines, fuel tanks, and ammunition stowage bins. This was the reason why the Ju 87G-1's tests were considered successful, and the military came to the conclusion that the prospect of its use in combat was reasonable, since the situation was hopeless otherwise, as there were no other aircraft anywhere near suitable for fighting tanks.

Production Ju 87D-3s were converted to G-1s on site by the troops. For this conversion, the cannon-housing containers could be easily removed and replaced with standard bomb racks. None of the aircraft had dive flaps, but the brackets to fit them remained. A total of about 40 machines were converted in this fashion.

Media

The Shooting Range #36 - Pages of History section at 06:02 discusses the Ju 87 Stuka.

See also

External links


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