Heinkel He 177 Greif Strategic Bomber Family
The Heinkel He 177 Greif was the only German long-range strategic bomber to see service during the Second World War. Its unusual coupled-engine nacelles drove single propellers, causing persistent overheating and fire problems, yet nearly 1,200 aircraft were built before withdrawal at the end of 1944.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Heinkel He 177He 177 GreifGreif
- Family Name
- Heinkel He 177 Greif
- Full Name
- Heinkel He 177 Greif Strategic Bomber Family
- Roles
- military
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Heinkel He 177 Greif was the only German long-range strategic bomber to see service during the Second World War. Its unusual coupled-engine nacelles drove single propellers, causing persistent overheating and fire problems, yet nearly 1,200 aircraft were built before withdrawal at the end of 1944.
- First Flight Year
- 1,939
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- Creation Time
- August 13, 2026 at 01:19:46 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 13, 2026 at 01:19:46 UTC