German twin-engine ground-attack aircraft developed during WWII for anti-tank and close support roles. Entering service in 1942, it featured a heavily armoured cockpit and was armed with nose-mounted machine guns and cannons, including optional 30mm, 37mm, or even 75mm guns for tank hunting (see PKTAK48002). Deployed mainly on the Eastern Front, it proved effective against Soviet armour despite limited speed and engine vulnerability. Around 870 units of all variants were built