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  1. Henschel Hs 129 - Wikipedia

    • The Henschel Hs 129 was a World War II ground-attack aircraft fielded by the German Luftwaffe. The aircraft saw combat in Tunisia and on the Eastern Front. A key requirement of the original specification was that the aircraft be powered by engines that were not in demand for other designs. Prototypes with low-power German Argus As 410 engines of 465 PS (459 h… See more

    National originNazi Germany
    ManufacturerHenschel
    StatusRetired
    Design and development

    By the mid-1930s, the German military, as well as its counterparts in other countries, had come to see the main role of ground-attack aircraft as the interdiction of logistics and materiel, a task in which targets were often poorl… See more

    Operators

    Germany
    Luftwaffe
    Hungary
    Royal Hungarian Air Force
    Romania
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  1. The Soaring Tank Buster With a 75 mm Cannon - Henschel Hs 129

  2. Henschel Hs 129 Close-Support / Anti-Tank Ground …

    Apr 26, 2021 · The Henschel Hs 129 fighter-bomber was built to a 1937 German specification for a twin-engine close-support aircraft with considerable armor protection for pilot and crew and the ability to field twin 20mm cannons at least.

  3. Henschel Hs 129 · The Encyclopedia of Aircraft David C.

    May 19, 2019 · The Henschel Hs 129 was one of a number of designs put forward to the German State Ministry of Aviation in 1937 for a dedicated close air support aircraft, becoming known as the “winged can-opener”.

  4. Henschel Hs 129 - history, photos, specification of the Henschel …

  5. Henschel HS 129: Unveiling WWII Secrets & Specs

    The Henschel HS 129 was a German ground-attack aircraft that saw limited operational service during World War II. It was specifically designed for anti-tank missions and was intended to provide close air support to German ground forces.

  6. The Ultimate Ground Attack Aircraft: Exploring the …

    The Henschel HS 129 was designed as a dedicated ground attack aircraft, prioritizing its ability to effectively engage enemy ground targets. Its development began in the late 1930s as a response to the growing need for a specialized …

  7. Henschel Hs 129 - German WW2 Aircraft & Warplanes - History

  8. Henschel HS 129 on Display in the USA: Legendary …

    The Henschel HS 129 is a historically significant aircraft that played a crucial role in ground attack operations during World War II. In this article, we aim to showcase the Henschel HS 129 and its fascinating history as part of an …

  9. Henschel Hs 129 – Specifications, Facts, Drawings, …

    Mar 28, 2013 · Henschel Hs 129 | Wikipedia. The 1938 Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM) specification that resulted in the Henschel Hs 129 was prompted by the need, revealed during the Spanish Civil War, for a specialised close support …

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