Ju 87 R-2 Libya - Revision history

U44629479: /* Media */ Added skins

2023-12-31T15:08:53Z

‎Media: Added skins

U44629479: /* Suspended armament */ Added Flam C 500 incendiary

2023-03-08T16:57:24Z

‎Suspended armament: Added Flam C 500 incendiary

U44629479: Edits

2022-11-22T10:44:49Z

Edits

U44629479: Edits

2022-11-09T12:12:09Z

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U56791342: A general overhaul of the page, I plan on adding playing strategies at a later date.

2022-11-07T15:03:00Z

A general overhaul of the page, I plan on adding playing strategies at a later date.

U38088265: Reverted edits by U138197655 (talk) to last revision by U44629479

2022-10-21T10:44:05Z

Reverted edits by U138197655 (talk) to last revision by U44629479

U138197655: /* Description */

2022-10-21T10:23:02Z

‎Description

U44629479: Edits

2022-08-16T09:04:37Z

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U38088265 at 08:37, 16 August 2022

2022-08-16T08:37:32Z

U44629479: /* See also */ Added vehicles

2022-06-21T16:50:22Z

‎See also: Added vehicles

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 ;Skins
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ju-87r-2_snake Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 * Skins and camouflages for the [[Ju 87 R-2#Media|Ju 87 R-2]] can be used for the {{PAGENAME}}.

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 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-{{main|SC250JA (250 kg)|SC500K (500 kg)|SC1000L2 (1,000 kg)}}
+{{main|SC250JA (250 kg)|SC500K (500 kg)|SC1000L2 (1,000 kg)|Flam C 500 incendiary}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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 * 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb (500 kg total)
 * 1 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bomb (1,000 kg total)
 The 1,000 kg bomb is highly effective at this BR, especially in Simulator battles. Make sure to set a long enough fuse for bombing to reduce the chance of fuel leaks. The 1,000 kg bomb may destroy a base in one hit at its BR.

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 == History ==
 <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
-The Ju-87 R-2 Libya belonged to St.G 2 and was used off the Libyan coast in Timimi to attack Allied ships in the Mediterranean. It was flown by Lieutenant Hubert Pölz of 6./St.G 2 and participated in the sinking of HMS Auckland off Tobruk in June 1941. The markings designate the plane as the fourth plane in the sixth Staffel of the second ''Gruppe'' in Sturzkampfgeschwader 2.
+The Ju 87 R-2 Libya belonged to St.G 2 and was used off the Libyan coast in Timimi to attack Allied ships in the Mediterranean. It was flown by Lieutenant Hubert Pölz of 6./St.G 2 and participated in the sinking of HMS Auckland off Tobruk in June 1941. The markings designate the plane as the fourth plane in the sixth Staffel of the second ''Gruppe'' in Sturzkampfgeschwader 2.
 == Media ==

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 {{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
-* 8mm Steel plate inside of pilot's seat
+* 8 mm Steel plate inside of pilot's seat
-* 5mm Steel plate between gunner and pilot
+* 5 mm Steel plate between gunner and pilot
-''Note: There is no protection on the engine or cooling systems. Being that this is a dive bomber, the plane is especially vulnerable to flak and even small caliber AA fire. Due to the increased amount of drag on the plane at lower altitudes, it is best to make sure you do not dive too close to the ground when dive-bombing because if penetrated, your engine will overheat and die quickly from overheating before being able to return to base for repairs.'' ''The fuel tanks are located in the wings in close proximity to the fuselage, which makes them vulnerable to any explosive shrapnel from dropped bombs when flying level or pulling out of a dive. Make sure to set a long enough fuse for bombing to reduce the chance of fuel leaks''
+There is no protection on the engine or cooling systems. Since it is a dive bomber, the plane is especially vulnerable to flak and even small calibre AA fire. Due to the increased amount of drag on the plane at lower altitudes, it is best to make sure you do not dive too close to the ground when dive-bombing because if penetrated, your engine will overheat and die quickly from overheating before being able to return to base for repairs. The fuel tanks are located in the wings in close proximity to the fuselage, which makes them vulnerable to any explosive shrapnel from dropped bombs when flying level or pulling out of a dive.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 The different choices of ammunition types are as follows:
-* ''Default:'' AP-T/Ball/Ball/AP-I/AI
+* '''Default''': AP-T{{-}}Ball{{-}}Ball{{-}}AP-I{{-}}AI
-* ''Tracers'': AP-T
+* '''Tracers''': AP-T
-* ''Universal:'' AP-T/AP/AI/AP-I
+* '''Universal''': AP-T{{-}}AP{{-}}AI{{-}}AP-I
-* ''Stealth:'' AI/AP
+* '''Stealth''': AI{{-}}AP
 === Suspended armament ===
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 {{main|SC250JA (250 kg)|SC500K (500 kg)|SC1000L2 (1,000 kg)}}
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 * 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)
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 * 1 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bomb (1,000 kg total)
-''Note: 1,000kg bomb is highly effective at this BR, especially in Simulator battles''
+The 1,000 kg bomb is highly effective at this BR, especially in Simulator battles. Make sure to set a long enough fuse for bombing to reduce the chance of fuel leaks. The 1,000 kg bomb may destroy a base in one hit at its BR.
 === Defensive armament ===
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 The different choices of ammunition are as follows:
-* ''Default:'' AP-T/Ball/Ball/AP-I/AI
+* '''Default''': AP-T{{-}}Ball{{-}}Ball{{-}}AP-I{{-}}AI
-* ''Armored targets:'' AP/AP-T
+* '''Armored targets''': AP{{-}}AP-T
-* ''AP-T: AP-I/AP-T''
+* '''AP-T''': AP-I{{-}}AP-T
 == Usage in battles ==
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 * Turret with high fire rate
 * Airbrakes that make dives and landing easier
 * High maximum dive speed for its tier
-* 1,000kg bomb can destroy a base in one hit at this BR
+* Becomes much easier to manoeuvre and retain speed above 1,000 m
 '''Cons:'''
 * Slow speeds and poor maneuverability at low altitudes
-* Poor rate of climb at takeoff
+* Poor climb rate
 * Poor energy retention at low altitudes
 * Poor radiator performance in hot maps, cannot use WEP for long.

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 {{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
-''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''
+* 8mm Steel plate inside of pilot's seat
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 * 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, wing-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
 === Suspended armament ===
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 {{main|SC250JA (250 kg)|SC500K (500 kg)|SC1000L2 (1,000 kg)}}
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
 * 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)
 * 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb (500 kg total)
 * 1 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bomb (1,000 kg total)
 === Defensive armament ===
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 * 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (900 rpg)
 == Usage in battles ==
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 * Turret with high fire rate
-* Airbrakes
+* Airbrakes that make dives and landing easier
 * Ordnance options consist of 250 kg, 500 kg and 1,000 kg bombs
 * High maximum dive speed for its tier
 '''Cons:'''
-* Pretty slow speed
+* Slow speeds and poor maneuverability at low altitudes
-* Poor rate of climb
+* Poor rate of climb at takeoff
-* Bad energy retention
+* Poor energy retention at low altitudes
-* Poor performance while equipped with 1,000 kg bomb
+* Poor radiator performance in hot maps, cannot use WEP for long.
 * Can carry only one bomb at a time
-* Loses a lot of speed when turning
+* Unprotected engine and pilot, vulnerable to head-on encounters
 == History ==
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 ;Skins
 * Skins and camouflages for the [[Ju 87 R-2#Media|Ju 87 R-2]] can be used for the {{PAGENAME}}.
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 ;[[Ju 87 (Family)|Related development]]
 * [[Ju 87 R-2]]
 * [[Ju 87 R-2 (Italy)]]

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a  non premium rank {{Specs|rank}} German bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} German bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]].
 It is identical to the standard [[Ju 87 R-2]] except for its unique desert camo with a snake motif.
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 ;Skins
 * Skins and camouflages for the [[Ju 87 R-2#Media|Ju 87 R-2]] can be used for the {{PAGENAME}}.
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 ;[[Ju 87 (Family)|Related development]]
 * [[Ju 87 R-2]]
 * [[Ju 87 R-2 (Italy)]]

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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
 == See also ==

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 === Flight performance ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
-<!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
+<!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
 ! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
 ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,100 m)
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 |-
 ! Upgraded
-| 403 || 383 || 25.9 || 27 || 14 || 9.6
+| 403 || 383 || 25.9 || 27.0 || 14.0 || 9.6
 |-
 |}
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 ! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
 |-
-| X || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X<!-- ✓ -->
+| X || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X     <!-- ✓ -->
 |-
 |}
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 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
 ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''
 === Pros and cons ===
-<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->'''Pros:'''
+<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
-* turret with high fire rate
+* Turret with high fire rate
 * Airbrakes
-* Customizable armament consist of 250kg , 500kg and 1000kg bombs
+* Ordnance options consist of 250 kg, 500 kg and 1,000 kg bombs
 * High maximum dive speed for its tier
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Poor performance while equipped with 1,000 kg bomb
 * Can carry only one bomb at a time
-* loses a lot of speed when turning
+* Loses a lot of speed when turning
 == History ==
 <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
-The Ju-87 R-2 Libya belonged to  St.G 2 and was used off the Libyan coast in Timimi to attack Allied ships in the Mediterranean. It was flown by  Leutenant Hubert Pölz of 6./St.G 2 and participated in the sinking of HMS Auckland off Tobruk in June 1941. The markings designate the plane as the fourth plane in the sixth Staffel of the second ''Gruppe'' in Sturzkampfgeschwader 2.
+The Ju-87 R-2 Libya belonged to St.G 2 and was used off the Libyan coast in Timimi to attack Allied ships in the Mediterranean. It was flown by Lieutenant Hubert Pölz of 6./St.G 2 and participated in the sinking of HMS Auckland off Tobruk in June 1941. The markings designate the plane as the fourth plane in the sixth Staffel of the second ''Gruppe'' in Sturzkampfgeschwader 2.
 == Media ==
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 * [https://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_romana/luftwaffe/aircraft/Ju-87/T6+DP.html <nowiki>[Luftwaffe Camouflage and Markings]</nowiki> Schlange Sturzkampfflugzeug - The "Snake" Stuka]
-{{Template:AirManufacturer Junkers}}
+{{AirManufacturer Junkers}}
 {{Germany bombers}}
 {{Germany premium aircraft}}