Ju 87 Stuka

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Originally Posted by Revi16

The speeds of 108-125kph (67-77mph) are pretty low for such a large aircraft. Which would make it a fairly docile aircraft to fly.

Robust fixed undercarriage have no problems with improvised airstrips.

Regards,
Mike

Improvised airstrips are one thing, Mike, but in the event of engine failure away from such a facility I feel the pilot of a fixed gear aircraft having to crash land is at a great disadvantage to one who is able to retract the wheels. The obvious danger is in overturning. Aircraft that crash landed with gear retracted often escaped serious damage and could be returned to service.
Regards,
Glyn.