What bomber did Germany use in WW2?

What bomber did Germany use in WW2?

Stuka, German in full Sturzkampfflugzeug (“dive-bomber”), a low-wing, single-engine monoplane—especially the Junkers JU 87 dive-bomber—used by the German Luftwaffe from 1937 to 1945, with especially telling effect during the first half of World War II.

What was the most common German bomber in WW2?

Messerschmitt Bf 109 The most-produced aircraft of World War Two. The Messerschmitt Bf 109 formed the backbone of the Luftwaffe’s fighter force, with over 33,000 seeing service on all European fronts.

Did Germany have any heavy bombers in WW2?

The Heinkel He 177 Greif (Griffin) was a long-range heavy bomber flown by the Luftwaffe during World War II. The introduction of the He 177 to combat operations was significantly delayed, by both problems with the development of its engines, and frequent changes to its intended role.

What was the German equivalent of the B-17?

Kampfgeschwader 200

Kampfgeschwader 200
Active	1934–45
Country	Nazi Germany
Branch	Luftwaffe
Type	Special operations force

What was the most successful bomber in WW2?

The PV-1 bomber, which also bore four guns, flew successful missions throughout the war. One of the best known airplanes of World War II, the B-25 bomber was also one of the most flown, most versatile, and most successful of all the combat planes of the era.

Why didn’t Germany have long range bombers?

Eventually, from the middle of 1944 the majority of the German long-range bombers were forced to remain on the ground: there was simply not enough fuel left to go round. The allied fighter bombers did the rest.

What was the longest range bomber in ww2?

Instead, the distinction of longest range bomber during World War II goes to the ConvairB-32 Dominator, which was developed as a long range bomber to strike Japan.