Hs 126
Country | Germany |
Manufacturer | Henschel & Sohn |
Primary Role | Transport |
Maiden Flight | 1 August 1936 |
Contributor: C. Peter Chen
ww2dbaseThe Hs 126 reconnaissance aircraft were developed from Henschel's Hs 122 design. The pilots of the aircraft were seated in an enclosed cockpit, while the gunners sat behind the cockpit in open positions. Although the first prototype received terrible reviews, subsequent fixes made the production model popular. They were introduced in 1937, and were used in the Spanish Civil War in the following year. During the European War, they remained in German Army service despite the presence of several other more effective models, taking on additional roles such as glider tugs and night ground attack aircraft. Production ceased in 1942 and they were retired from service in 1942.
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Last Major Revision: May 2008
SPECIFICATIONS
B-1
Machinery | One Bramo 323 9-cylinder radial engine rated at 850hp |
Armament | 1x7.92mm forward MG 17 machine gun, 1x7.92mm flexible MG 15 machine gun, up to 150kg of bombs |
Crew | 2 |
Span | 10.90 m |
Length | 14.50 m |
Height | 3.80 m |
Wing Area | 31.60 m² |
Weight, Empty | 2,030 kg |
Weight, Loaded | 6,820 kg |
Speed, Maximum | 356 km/h |
Service Ceiling | 8,530 m |
Range, Normal | 998 km |
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