Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The USAAF were impressed with the combat effectiveness of the German Ju-87 Stuka dive bomber that they modified the P-51 mustang into the A-36 dive bombing mustang by adding bomb racks, 6 machine guns for strafing and dive brakes to help control the planes speed during a vertical dive. 500 units were delivered in 1942 and 1943. The performed well in the Italian campaign. The results of the planes combat effectiveness is discussed in the video.
The USAAF were impressed with the combat effectiveness of the German Ju-87 Stuka dive bomber that they modified the P-51 mustang into the A-36 dive bombing mustang by adding bomb racks, 6 machine guns for strafing and dive brakes to help control the planes speed during a vertical dive. 500 units were delivered in 1942 and 1943. The performed well in the Italian campaign. The results of the planes combat effectiveness is discussed in the video.










