This list covers aircraft of the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War from 1939 to 1945. Numerical designations are largely within the RLM designation system.

The ground forces of Nazi Germany drove into Poland at the beginning of WWII, and bombers of the Luftwaffe, the German air force, began airstrikes on an undefended village, Wieluń, in …

Perhaps the best-recognised German bomber of World War II due to the distinctive, extensively glazed "greenhouse" nose of the later versions, the Heinkel He 111 was the most numerous …

The Heinkel He 177 Greif (Griffin) was a long-range heavy bomber flown by the Luftwaffe during World War II. The introduction of the He 177 to combat operations was significantly delayed by …

Index of German Luftwaffe light, medium and heavy class bomber aircraft used during World War 2.

Sep 19, 2019 · During the early stages of World War Two, the Ju 87 dive bomber was considered the supreme aerial weapon. Ground targets were attacked with remarkable accuracy, while …

Dec 15, 2024 · In this guide, we will explore 17 of the most significant WW2 German bombers, highlighting their characteristics, capabilities, and historical significance. The early German …

Aug 8, 2018 · In its fast-paced conquests at the start of the war and during the ‘ Blitz ’, Germany relied upon medium bombers such as the Heinkel He 111, Dornier Do 17 and Junkers Ju 88. …

The Junkers Ju 88 German bomber was one of the most versatile and widely used aircraft by the Axis powers during World War II. It excelled in various roles, including medium bomber, dive …

In this approach, German dive bombers, such as the Junkers Ju-87 Stuka, and the medium horizontal bombers, were to serve as aerial artillery. Luftwaffe aircraft were to disrupt enemy …