STUKA JU 87-82

Plane & Pilot

Friday, May 21, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

Langhurst's replica is a full-sized, two-place aircraft designed to emulate the Junkers "Stuka" dive bomber, featuring a single control from the front seat.
It boasts all-metal construction, comprising an inner steel-tube frame and aluminum skin, and utilizes NACA 2415 wing ribs.
The aircraft is equipped with comprehensive systems, including full electrical, hydraulic, and fuel management, and uses standard PT-19 landing gear.
A distinctive design element is the rear seat, which is uniquely positioned to face the tail, offering a notable experience.

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The original Junkers became synonymous with the abbreviation “Stuka,” from the word Sturzkampfflugzeug, which is a term applicable to all dive bombers. Like the original, the Langhurst replica Stuka is a two-place aircraft with a single control from the front seat. The rear seat faces the tail, which makes flying in that location quite an experience. The replica is completely of metal construction with an inner steel-tube frame and an aluminum skin. Because the original rib type was unknown, Langhurst utilized the NACA 2415, which looks very much like the original. The Yio Stuka is actually a full-sized airplane by most homebuilt standards. It has a full electrical system, full hydraulic system, and complete fuel management system. The landing gear and tailwheel unit are standard from a PT-19.