The Heinkel He 177 Greif was a long-range heavy bomber flown by the Luftwaffe during World War II. The introduction of the He 177 to combat operations was significantly delayed by problems both with the development of its engines and frequent changes to its intended role.

The Heinkel He-177 Greif (Griffin) was to become the only long-range heavy bomber operated by the Luftwaffe during World War II. But it was an aircraft plagued by problems, earning the aircraft the nickname Luftwaffefeuerzeng (Luftwaffe’s Petrol Lighter).

The Heinkel He 177 was a long-range heavy bomber aircraft used by the Luftwaffe during World War II. Designed and manufactured by the Ernst Heinkel Flugzeugwerke, the He 177 was intended to fulfill the Luftwaffe’s requirement for a strategic bomber capable of striking targets deep within enemy territory.

The Heinkel He 177 Greif made its initial foray into military service amidst substantial teething problems, notably with its unique coupled engines and associated system failures. These issues significantly impacted its service ceiling and operational reliability.

2023年4月12日 · That prompted the development of Heinkel He 177 Greif, which ultimately came to be Luftwaffe’s only operational long-range heavy bomber. However, the Heinkel He 177 was dubbed the ‘flaming coffin’ by its crews as overheating was the cause of so many engine fires.

2021年6月15日 · Essentially the He 177 was a fire waiting to happen. But there was more. In an effort to fulfil their obsessive desire to reduce drag, Heinkel decided to use cutting edge technology to provide the aircraft’s defensive weaponry in three remotely controlled turrets.

2011年11月19日 · The He 177 Greif ("Griffin") were long-range heavy bombers of the German Luftwaffe. An unusual feature in the design called for two engines in each nacelle driving a single propeller, which was a result of the German Air Ministry's demand that He 177 bombers should be capable of dive bombing, which was impossible with four propellers.

The He 177 was a long-range heavy bomber that was capable of carrying a significant payload. In response to this threat, the Allies employed various strategies and technologies to counter and neutralize the He 177 bombers.

The Heinkel He 177 Greif (Griffin) was the only operational long-range bomber to be flown in combat by the Luftwaffe. Starting its existence as Germany's first purpose-built heavy bomber just before the war, and built in large numbers during World War II, …

The Heinkel He 177, also known as the Greif (Griffin), was a long-range heavy bomber used by the German Luftwaffe during World War II. Although primarily designed as a strategic bomber, the aircraft did participate in some notable operations and missions.