The Junkers Ju 87 Stuka was a German dive bomber extensively used by the Luftwaffe during the early stages of World War II. It was known for its distinctive siren that shrieked as it dived towards its target, creating psychological terror among enemy troops. It was powered by a Junkers Jumo 211 engine and was armed with two machine guns and a bomb load. The Stuka’s dive bombing capability allowed it to achieve devastating results against enemy ground forces, but its vulnerability to enemy fighters ultimately limited its effectiveness.