A touch of history:
The Junkers Ju87 dive bomber remains unquestionably one of the iconic aircraft of the Second World War. Recognisable by its distinctive "gull wing" profile, this aircraft gained considerable renown from the early days of the conflict, becoming, alongside the Panzer Divisions of the Wehrmacht, a symbol of the Blitzkrieg.
As the conflict progressed, different versions of the Ju87, adapted to a variety of operational profiles, were introduced. The Ju87G was specifically developed as an "anti-tank" version of the Stuka, responding to the growing threat from Russian armoured vehicles on the Eastern Front after 1943. At the suggestion of renowned Stuka pilot Hans Ulrich Rudel, two 37mm Flak 18 guns were added in pods under the wings to enhance the ability to counter this threat.
In this configuration, the Ju87G, nicknamed the "Kanonenvogel", proved extremely effective in the hands of experienced pilots. The G-2 version took the evolution even further, featuring an enlarged wing, inspired by the earlier D-5 version.
