ITALERI
552819
- Scale 1:48
HENSCHEL HS 123
SUPER DECAL SHEET FOR 6 VERSIONS
- COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET
FIGURE NOT INCLUDED
During the 1930s the German Henschel were
tasked to design and build a ground attack aircraft that could provide support
to ground troops. This led to the creation of the robust Henschel Hs-123
biplane, which was supplied to flying Squadrons in 1935. The first operational
deployment of the aircraft took place during the Spanish Civil War to the
Condor Legion squadrons. Due to its 880 hp BMW radial engine the Hs-123 was
able to reach a top speed of 340 km/h and could carry a large offensive
payload. During the Second World War, despite its proven reliability, the rapid
technological evolution of aircraft design, engines and performance relegated
the Hs-123 to supporting roles. On the Eastern Front for example, it was used
primarily in a night-time ground attack role.
Type: Fighter aircrafts
Period: Spanish Civil War
Skill: 3
Model Dim.: 17.3 cm
Box Dim.: 345 x 242 x 48 mm
Decals for 6 versions