Bombers
Junkers Ju 87 G-1Also known as the Stuka, this aircraft was used primarily as a dive bomber. It could carry about 1,000 pounds of bombs and had a range of 370 miles. (Constable)
Heinkel He 115 B-2This aircraft was used as a torpedo bomber. It also was used to plant mines and escort convoys. It could travel at about 200 miles per hour. (Constable)
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Dornier Do 217The Dornier Do 217 was the Luftwaffe's heaviest bomber. It could carry about 8,800 pounds of bombs and had a range of 1,300 miles. (Constable)
Junkers Ju 88 A-4This aircraft was very versatile. It was used for bombing, destroying tanks, launching missiles, and fighting. About 15,000 were produced. (Constable)
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Heinkel He 111 P-1The Heinkel He 111 was used primarily for medium range bombing. It had a glass nose that could be removed to give the pilot a better view. (Constable)
Arado Ar 234 B-2Known as the Blitz, this aircraft could carry about 3,300 pounds of bombs and travel at speeds of 460 miles per hour. (Constable)
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Fighters
Messerschmitt 109The Messerschmitt 109 was a fast, agile fighter. It was used to clear the skies of enemy fighters so the bombers could easily reach their targets. (Constable)
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Messerschmitt 110The Messerschmitt 110 was a heavy fighter with two engines. It was used to take out enemy aircrafts so the bombers could pass through. (Constable)
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