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Jericho siren 3D printed for RC Junkers JU-87B Stuka 2032mm Sound test

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Petrincic Bros RC

3D print link: https://www.stlfinder.com/model/100mm...

The B1 [variant] was also fitted with "Jericho trumpets", essentially propellerdriven sirens with a diameter of 0.7 m (2.3 ft) mounted on the wing's leading edge directly forward of the landing gear, or on the front edge of the fixed main gear fairing. This was used to weaken enemy morale and enhance the intimidation of divebombing. After the enemy became used to it, however, they were withdrawn. The devices caused a loss of some 20–25 km/h (1020 mph) through drag. Instead, some bombs were fitted with whistles on the fin to produce the noise after release.

It was purely psychological and actually hindered the pilot by reducing air speed in ordinary flight and they were removed when they stopped having the psychological effect.

posted by kuisehc