What were the German bomber planes called in ww2?
The Luftwaffe used the Heinkel He-177 during WWII as the only long-range heavy bomber in the German air force. The payload/range capacity of the Heinkel He 177 was almost like the four-engine heavy bombers used by the Allies in the European war front.
What planes did the US Navy have in ww2?
United States Navy
- Aeronca LNR observation/liaison/trainer.
- Beechcraft SNB Navigator trainer.
- Beechcraft JRB transport.
- Beechcraft GB Traveler transport.
- Bell XTDL Airacobra fighter.
- Bell XF2L Airacomet jet fighter.
- Boeing PB Flying Fortress heavy bomber.
- Boeing P2B Superfortress heavy bomber.
What were the weaknesses of the German bomber planes?
The RAF fighters were able to withstand the German attack mainly because of strategic weaknesses in the Luftwaffe such as the failure to develop ground to air communication and the inability of German planes to plot the positions of RAF fighters.
What’s the difference between a Spitfire and a Hurricane?
At first glance the two are very similar, but the Hurricane has a much more pronounced “drop” to the tail, while the Spitfire’s is a “rise”. The Spitfire is also clearly much more sleek – it’s a “pencil” shaped fuselage, long and thin and curvy. The Hurricane is more blunt and “solid”.
Why were planes important in WW2?
During World War II fighter planes were used to gain air superiority over a battlefield. They would try to shoot down the enemy’s bomber planes and also protect their own bombers. Fighter planes were armed with high powered machine guns and cannons.
How many planes did Britain lose in the Battle of Britain?
The Royal Air Force (RAF) lost 1250 aircraft, including 1017 fighters. In all, 520 men were killed serving with Fighter Command. But with more than 700 fatalities during the period of the battle, Bomber Command suffered even more heavily.