The He 277 was Heinkel’s attempt to salvage the He 177’s notorious engine-fire reputation and evolve it into a real long-range bomber capable of reaching North America. From redesigned wings and four ...

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 ...