The Junkers JU-87, better known by its nickname "Stuka," was one of World War II's most iconic combat aircraft. Its distinctive inverted "gull" wings and fixed undercarriage make it unmistakable ...

Stuka pilots rely on their swift descent to avoid anti-aircraft shells, on quick pullouts and fast getaways to save their skins from machine-gun fire.

The Stuka connection The Stuka and the Sturmovik symbolize different branches of the A-10 family tree. The Warthog gets its ferocious anti-tank firepower from the Stuka.