The Heinkel He 177 heavy bomber was doomed from the very start. Conceptual problems and incompatible design elements gave it a terrible reputation. It was often named the "Luftwaffenfeuerzeug XX," or ...

Germany’s attempt at a four-engine bomber turned into a deadly disaster. The Heinkel He 177 was supposed to rival Allied heavy bombers, but poor design, constant engine fires, and brutal losses earned ...