Ju 87 D-5

Ju 87 D-5

Ju 87 D-3

Me 410 A-1/U4

Ju 87 D-5

Ju 87 D-3

Me 410 A-1/U4

Germany

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
3.7	3.3	3.3

Class:

Bomber

Dive bomber

Research:5 600

Purchase:22 000

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This page is about the German bomber Ju 87 D-5. For other uses, see Ju 87 (Family).

Description

The Ju 87 D-5 is a rank II German dive bomber with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB) and 3.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced into the game sometime prior to Update 1.27.

General info

Flight Performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
?	?	7500	??.?	??.?	??.?	??.?	???
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
?	?	7500	??.?	??.?	??.?	??.?	???

Details

Features
Combat flap	Take-off flap	Landing flap	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
X	X	X	X	X

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flap (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
730	800	???	~??	~?

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< ???	< ???	< ???	> ???

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
?,??? m	??? hp	?,??? hp

Survivability and armour

• 4-8 mm of armour in the fuselage.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Ju 87 D-5 is armed with:

• 2 х 20 mm MG 151 cannons, (500 rpg = 1,000 total)

The stock two 20mm is not very effective with the aircraft's role or aerodynamics.

Suspended armament

The Ju 87 D-5 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• 1 х 250 kg SC250JA bomb
• 4 х 50 kg SC50JA bomb + 1 х 250 kg SC250JA bomb
• 2 х 250 kg SC250JA bomb + 1 х 250 kg SC250JA bomb
• 1 х 500 kg SC500K bomb
• 4 х 50 kg SC50JA bomb + 1 х 500 kg SC500K bomb
• 2 х 250 kg SC250JA bomb + 1 х 500 kg SC500K bomb
• 12 х 7.92 mm MG 81 machine gun, suspended (250 rpg = 3,000 total)
• 4 х 20 mm MG 151 cannon, suspended (200 rpg = 800 total)

The suspended 12x 7.92 mm deals with enemy aircraft pretty well, though runs out of ammo quickly. It is most suited for beginners since the traces are more visible. The suspended four 20 mm downs bombers and fighters sufficiently.

Defensive armament

The Ju 87 D-5 is defended by:

• 2 х 7.92 mm MG 81 machine gun, dorsal turret (700 rpg = 1,400 total)

Turret 7.92 mm is somewhat useful distracting enemies, but does not deal a lot of damage.

Usage in battles

The Ju 87 D-5 should not be used as a bomber, since its maximum bombload of 2x 250kg and 1x 500kg does not hold up at its BR. It is excellent for ground strikes, both with the 7.92 mm guns and the 20 mm cannons. The 20mm is recommended, because the 7.92 mm runs out of ammo fairly fast. The best use your Ju 87 D-5 is bomber hunting. It spawns at the bomber altitude of 3,000-3,500 m (10,000-12,000 ft). One burst of the 20mm cannons, especially with the suspended armaments and while using the air target belt, is enough to destroy a bomber and even fighters.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Separate	Not controllable	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage Repair	Radiator			Turret 7 mm	ETC 50/IV
II		Compressor	Airframe	Offensive 20 mm	New 7 mm MGs (turret)	ETC 250/II
III	Wings Repair	Engine			Offensive 7 mm	WB 81B
IV		Engine Injection	Cover	New 20 mm cannons	New 7 mm cannons	WB 151

Pros and cons

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History

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Media

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See also

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• reference to the series of the aircraft;
• links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

• [Devblog] Ju 87 Stuka - new models